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.
| 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 |