Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012

LOT 80

LOUIS DUCHENE ENAMEL AND PEARL Louis Duchène & Fils, (Genève), No. 96869. Made circa 1810. Very fine, 18K gold, polychrome painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200 / EUR 3,000 - 4,000

C. Two-body, the back hand painted with a multicolor fl oral decoration on a blue enamel background, the bezel and bow set with pearls. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Steel Breguet hands. M. 34.5 mm., frosted gilt full plate with fl ared turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, pierced and chased continental balance cock, polished steel endplate, silver regulator dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 41.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-70-72-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture

HANDS Original