Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 375

SWISS ENAMEL PENDANT WATCH Swiss, Geneva, No. 69067. Made circa 1860. Fine, 18K gold, enamel and rose-cut diamond-set lady's pendant watch with an 18K gold three-strand long chain with two hardstone-set slides.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,500 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300

C. Four-body, bassine et fi lets, polished, the back cover overlaid with black enamel with a central gold bow set with a rose-cut diamond, outer engraved repeat pattern border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel fancy hands. M. 30 mm, matte gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The movement of this watch is the rare barillet-type with pinned cylinder, a miniature version of the type of movements found in full-size musical boxes. Most makers during the early 19th century used the sur-plateau type movement with a fl at pinned rotating disc as opposed to a cylinder. The cylinder type is more robust and gives a more resonant sound, but requires a thicker case to house it.