Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 184
VAUCHER ?INNOCENCE? Vaucher, Freres, Geneve. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1830. Fine and rare, oval, gold and enamel key-wind pendant watch.
HKD 32,000 - 45,000
USD 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,200
Sold: HKD 42,500
C. Three-body, oval, polished, stepped bezel and outer reverse to a plain centre, sprung cuvette. D. Off-set white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer minute and quarters, prominent scene of a young couple under mistletoe near a fountain with cupid looking on holding a white dove. Gilt hands. M. Oval, gilt, standing barrel with open bridges, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, fl at hairspring, index regulator. Dial and cuvette signed. Dim. 50 mm x 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-06 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Partially replaced |