Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 470
ENAMEL FLOWERS Swiss, probably Genève, No. 4852. Made circa 1830. Very fine, 18K gold and champleve enamel pocket watch.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
USD 2,700 - 4,800 / EUR 2,100 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 5,125
C. Two-body, lobed with fourteen segments decorated with a champleve enamel fl ower in each segment in red, yellow, green and blue, central fl ower spray on a blue ground, the bezel decorated to match, pendant and bow similarly decorated. D. Engine-turned silver with radial Roman numerals on a plain outer reserve, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2. Gold Breguet hands. M. 33 mm., matte gilt, full-plate, verge escapement, three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, silvered regulation dial. Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-77 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |