Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 357
THE VIOLA England. The case with hallmarks for 1876. Fine silver and enamel watch in the form a viola.
HKD 50,000 - 65,000
USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
Sold: HKD 68,750
C. Three-body, polished, maker's mark ?JM,? overlaid with red tone enamel over guilloche ground, the front with pierced F holes, the inside with small snuff container. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued-steel baton and Breguet hands. M. 22 mm, gilt, full-plate, verge escapement, fusee and chain, index regulator. Case stamped with maker's mark, import marks and date mark. Dim. 86 mm x 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9-74 |
Good Scratched ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored hard enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-03 |
Good HANDS Period |