Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 93
MALLET A PARIS QUARTER REPEATING TRI-COLOR POCKET WATCH Mallet a Paris, No. 8159. Made circa 1820. Fine, large, varicolored gold quarterrepeating pocket watch. Accompanied by the original fitted red leather case.
HKD 50,000 - 60,000
USD 6,500 - 7,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: HKD 57,500
C. Four-body, the back engine-turned and engraved with fl oral and leaf patterns, the center with heavy fl ower engraving, concentric turquoise dots. D. Gold engine-turned with radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, outer dot minute divisions. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 45 mm., gilt, going barrels, brass three arm balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with hammers. Case signed. Diam. 52 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-32 |
Good Slightly restored |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |