Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 86
MINUTE REPEATING GOLD AND ENAMEL JACQUEMART AUTOMATION Swiss, No. 82468, case No. 81517. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with multicolored gold striking Jacks.
HKD 60,000 - 90,000
USD 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Sold: HKD 75,000
C. Three-body, ?Empire,?engine-turned. D. Inner guilloche blue enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, the green enamel reserve with applied multicolored gold angels appearing to strike the sides during repeating, gold cathedral buttresses above. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 45 mm., gilt, going barrels, brass three arm balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with hammers. Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-19-33 |
Fair Dent(s) Restored |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17 |
Good Slightly spotted |