Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012
LOT 290
PHILIPPE NEO-BAROQUE LAPEL WATCH SILVER Philippe Ft. A Paris. Made circa 1870. Fine and unusual, silver, keyless lapel watch.
HKD 30,000 - 50,000
USD 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 5,000
C. Three-body, the bezels and band chased with stylized foliage, transparent back under painted with a fl eur-de-lis lattice and central crest, two suspension chains, sculptural lapel fi tting with the letter M on a cartouche fl anked by winged putti below a plumed helmet. D. White enamel with blue radial Roman numerals within cartouches. Silver fl eur-de-lis hands. M. 13???, rhodium plated, 8 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 35 x 120 mm. overall.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-24-01 |
Good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |