Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 471
LOUIS DUCHENE ENAMEL FLOWERS AND PEARLS Louis Duchène & Fils, (Genève), No. 96869. Made circa 1810. Very fine, 18K gold, polychrome painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
USD 3,700 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,500
C. Two-body, the back painted on emamel with a fl ower and fruit bouquet, translucent royal blue enamel background over radial sunray engine-turning, reeded band, the bezels set with pearls. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 35 mm., frosted gilt full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, pierced and chased continental balance cock, polished steel endplate, silver regulator dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 41.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-72-01 |
Good Slightly scratched ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture HANDS Original |