Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
GALLIOT - THE FLOWER CHILD Chs. Galliot, Genève, No. 10530. Made circa 1875. Fine and elegant, 18K gold and painted on enamel, lady?s keyless pendant watch with a detachable gold bow brooch.
C. Four-body, 'Louis XV', polished bezel and band, engraved back cover decorated with an oval panel of painted on enamel depicting a child holding a garland of fl owers in a garden with blue sky, foliate engraved border. Hinged gold cuvette engraved F. Dupuis 1878. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and blue Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. 25 mm, matte gilt, 8 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, blued-steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 30.5 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |