Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, Nov 13, 2011
LOT 6
DIAMOND GRAPES Dupont a Geneve, No. 8422. Made circa 1850. Fine and elegant, 18K gold, enamel and rose-cut diamond-set, hunting-cased, lady?s pendant watch. Accompanied by a gold and enamel ratchet key.
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
USD 1,700 - 2,200 / EUR 1,200 - 1,500
C. Four-body, 'bassine et fi lets', the front cover decorated with a rose-cut diamond-set bunch of grapes with green enamel leaves, Royal blue guilloche enamel ground, engraved foliate border, the back cover similarly decorated with a rose-cut diamond-set fl ower spray, coinedge band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12 ''', matte gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, blued-steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-77-78 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |