Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 421
THE HEART Swiss, probably Genève, No. 9339. Made circa 1850. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, enamel and rose-cut diamond-set, lady?s heart-shaped pendant watch with heartshaped movement.
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
USD 3,700 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,500
C. Four-body, heart-shaped, foliate engraved band and pendant, the covers overlaid with black enamel, the front and back set with a rose diamond-set fl ower, engraved foliate borders. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, fl orally engraved mask. Blued steel spade hands. M. Matte gilt, heart-shaped, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm gilt balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 26.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |