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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.


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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