Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, Nov 13, 2011
LOT 553
THE BETROTHED Nidrever A Paris. Made circa 1810. Fine, gilt-metal, painted on enamel and paste-set pocket watch.
CHF 3,000 - 6,000
USD 3,300 - 6,500 / EUR 2,500 - 5,000
C. Two-body, empire, the bezel set with pastes, the back with a painted on enamel and paillon decorated scene of a young couple in a landscape with cupid at their side, paste-set border. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-minute numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 42 mm., matte gilt, full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, pierced and engraved continental cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-77 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-77-03 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel HANDS Period |