Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 34

GOLD, ENAMEL & DIAMOND LORGNETTE WITH WATCH Fatio-Junod à Genève. Made circa 1850. Fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel, rose-cut diamond-set folding lorgnette with a concealed watch.

CHF 13,000 - 17,000

USD 14,000 - 18,000 / EUR 11,000 - 14,000

C. The watch is set in the handle, fi nely engraved on both sides with scrolled foliage and white and blue champlevé enamel details, the hinged and sprung cover overlaid with blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, centered with a rose-diamond-set fl ower spray. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, foliate engraved gold mask. Blued steel fl eche hands. M. Gilt brass, bar caliber, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, fl at balance spring. Dial mask signed. Dim. 96 x 26 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-70-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original