Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 33
DUCHENE - GARDEN OF LOVE Louis Duchène & Fils, (Genève), No. 49366. Made circa 1800. Very fine, 18K gold, polychrome painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,700 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 10,000
C. Two-body, ?Empire?, hinged seed pearl-set bezel, the band decorated with engraved repeat pattern, the back with a fi nely painted Geneva enamel scene of a young couple seated in a garden within a shield-shaped gold paillon border, translucent royal blue enamel outer border over engine turning with white enamel and blue paillon fl ower and foliate decoration, pearl-set border. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold arrow hands. M. 39 mm., frosted gilt full plate with fl ared turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, pierced and chased continental balance cock, polished steel endplate, silver regulator dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |