Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 422

BORNAND "LES TEMPS DE CUPIDON" Eugene Bornand & Cie, Ste Croix, No. 3978. Made circa 1840. Fine, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set lady?s pendant watch with an 18K gold two-strand long chain, gold and enamel slides, key and terminal en suite.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 2,375

C. Four-body, polished bezel, reeded band, the back with a painted on enamel portrait of Cupid riding a dragonfl y on a black ground, half-pearl and gold rosette border, scalloped edge, engraved outer border. Hinged gold cuvette. The chain with two gold slides with painted on enamel cherubs heads. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 29 mm, frosted gilt, bridge caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with blued steel fl at balance spring. Cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-78

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s)

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-70-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original