Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 40
VIVIEN & CIE ? GOLD & ENAMEL PURSE WATCH Vivien & Cie à Genève. No. 6196. Made circa 1850. Fine and rare, lady?s gold purse with Geneva painted on enamel landscape and concealed watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 6,500 - 8,700 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 8,125
C. Two-body silk lined purse with foliate and fl oral engraving, hinged and sprung oval cover concealing the dial set with a fi nely painted on enamel panel depicting a building on the shores of Lake Geneva. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, gold dial mask engraved with fl owers. Gold Breguet hands. M. 29 mm., matte gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Dim. 80 x 55 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: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |