Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 109
EUTERPE Adet, Swiss, No. 10660. Made circa 1800. Fine, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
USD 3,800 - 5,000 / EUR 3,000 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 5,000
C. Two-body, Empire, the bezel set with half-pearls, the back decorated with a painted on enamel portrait of Euterpe playing a tambourine, translucent royal blue background over sunray engine-turning, pearl-set swag above. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2. Gold arrow hands. M. 34mm., matte gilt full-plate, conical pillars, fuse and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, continental cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-78 |
Good 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 |