Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 96
FATIO-JUNOD GOLD, ENAMEL & DIAMOND LORGNETTE WITH WATCH Fatio-Junod à Genève. Made circa 1850. Fine, elegant and very rare, 18K gold and enamel, rose-cut diamond-set folding lorgnette with a concealed watch.
HKD 110,000 - 140,000
USD 14,000 - 18,000 / EUR 11,000 - 14,000
C. The watch is set in the handle, fi nely engraved on both sides with scrolled foliage and white and blue champlevé enamel details, the hinged and sprung cover overlaid with blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, centered with a rose-diamond-set fl ower spray. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, foliate engraved gold mask. Blued steel fl eche hands. M. Gilt brass, bar caliber, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, fl at balance spring. Dial mask signed. Dim. 96 x 26 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |