Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 372
LOUIS DUCHÈNE - LA BOULE D?OR Louis Duchène et Fils, (Geneve), No. 60099. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set ball-form pendant watch with a detachable gold, enamel and pearl-set brooch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 6,500 - 8,700 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
C. Two-body, ball-form, divided into segments alternately decorated with polished faceting and royal blue enamel with intertwined gold leaves and set with pearls, faceted pendant and bow. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold hands. M. 20 mm, frosted gilt full-plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, pierced and engraved continental type balance cock, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 25.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
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: 3-75-09 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Damaged |