Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 52
HENRI GRANDJEAN DIAMOND-SET POCKET WATCH Hri. Grandjean & Cie, Locle & London, No. 22169. Made for the South American market, circa 1870. Fine and unusual, 18k yellow gold, painted on enamel and rose-cut diamond-set keyless pocket watch. Accompanied by a gold chain.
USD 2,000 - 4,000
CHF 1,500 - 3,000 / EUR 1,300 - 2,800
C. Four-body, bassine et fi lets, reeded band, the front cover decorated with blue enamel, the center with a gold and diamond-set design, the back cover decorated en suite. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved border. D. Engraved silver with painted radial Roman numerals, the center and outer border with applied gold foliate decoration, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel cathedral hands. M. 14???, matte gilt, three-quarter plate, jeweled to the third wheel, wolf?s tooth winding, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-13-75 |
Good Slightly damaged ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3-60 |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |