Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 45
SWISS, PEARLS & DIAMONDS Swiss, probably Geneve, No. 245924. Made circa 1900. Fine and elegant, 18K gold, pearl and rose diamond-set, lady?s keyless pendant watch.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,200 - 4,500 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 2,375
C. Four-body, "bassine", the bezel set with seed pearls, the back cover entirely set with a pearl lattice highlighted with rose-cut diamonds. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer gold dot minute divisions. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 20 mm., matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 26 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |
Notes
The rose-cut diamonds
enhance the pearls, giving
a particularly beautiful
sparkling effect.