Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 404
Joly a Paris. Made circa 1790. Fine, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 7,500
C. Two-body, Directoire, the back finely painted on enamel depicting a couple walking in love in a landscape, translucent Royal blue guilloche background, pearl-set border and bezel, engraved band. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic fi fteen-minute numerals. Gold fancy hands. M. 42 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-06 |
Very good HANDS Partially replaced |