Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 469
Barancourt à Paris, No. 900. Made circa 1790. Fine, 18K gold and enamel pocket watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezel decorated with gold paillon leaves and fl owers on a royal blue translucent enamel ground within white enamel borders, concealed hinge, bezel release catch in the pendant, the back decorated with gold paillons in a geometric pattern of ovals on a royal blue translucent ground, border to match the bezel. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer dot minute divisions, Arabic 15-minute numerals. Gold beetle and poker hands. M. 33 mm, hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 43.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |