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.


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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