Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 241

GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSICAL SEAL Geneva. Made circa 1815. Fine, 18K gold, champlevé enamel and hardstone keyless musical seal.

CHF 4,500 - 6,500

USD 4,800 - 7,000 / EUR 3,600 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,375

C. Oval, made up of a gold ring engraved decorated with polychrome champlevé enamel fl owers, swivel suspension pendant functioning as the winding key, spherical ?cage? in the center, reeded band, the bottom set with a polished carnelian matrix, activating bolt on the band. M. Oval, 27 x 2 mm, brass with pinned barrel and 8 stacked tuned vibrating blades, pinion governor in adjustable bushing for tempo adjustment. Dim. height 45 mm, base 29.5 x 24 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-19

Good

Dent(s)

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

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