Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011

LOT 257

MIRRORED SIDES WITH PEARLS Unsigned, probably French. Made circa 1790. Very fine and attractive, gold, enamel and pearl covered dial pocket watch.

HKD 70,000 - 90,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000 / EUR 6,500 - 8,500

C. Two-body, sprung hinged, mirrored front and reverse with mauve royal enamel central plaque over engine-turning to outer green and white decoration, the band with 34 revolving pearls secured in a loop. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track, aperture for winding at 2 position. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt full plate, turned pillars, fusee barrel, verge escapement, pierced and engraved continental cock with steel endplate, regulator dial. Diam. 39 mm. Depth 12 mm.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view
Image

Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original