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.


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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