Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 373
THE POET Swiss, unsigned. Made circa 1790. Fine, gold and enamel key-wind pocket watch with cylinder escapement. Accompanied by a Habsburg, Feldman Certificate of Authenticity dated 31 May 1989.
HKD 40,000 - 60,000
USD 5,000 - 8,000 / EUR 3,700 - 5,500
Sold: HKD 75,000
C. Two-body, hinged, the enamel reverse with Roman garden scene of a poet reading from a book in the company of two captivated maidens, decorated blue enamel band and bezel. D. White enamel, fancy Arabic numerals, outer minutes with quarter numerals, aperture for the winding. Gold pierced spade hands. M. Gilt bar, cylinder escapement, gilt three-arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |