Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
SWISS, PORTRAIT OF AN 18TH CENTURY LADY Swiss, probably Geneve, No. 3785. Made circa 1900. Fine and elegant, 18K gold, painted on enamel and rose diamond-set, lady?s keyless pendant watch. Accompanied by a period fitted box.
C. Four-body, "bassine", engraved bezel, the back cover decorated with a painted on enamel portrait of a lady in late 18th century dress, a cherub to the right, engraved gold frame set with rose-cut diamonds, translucent red guilloche enamel border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals in gold paillon reserves, outer minute track. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 20 mm, matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 25 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 |