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.


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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