Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 44
SWISS, LOUIS XVI STYLE ENAMEL & PEARLS Swiss, probably Geneve, No. 32684, retailed by L. Contreau, 5 Rue de la Paix, Paris. Made circa 1900. Fine and elegant, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set, lady?s keyless pendant watch.
CHF 3,000 - 6,000
USD 3,300 - 6,500 / EUR 2,500 - 5,000
C. Four-body, "bassine", the bezel set with seed pearls, the back cover decorated with translucent royal blue enamel and gold paillons, seed pearl-set border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track and outermost large Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 20 mm., matte gilt, 8 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 24.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |