Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 474

MUSICAL TROPHIES Swiss, probably Genève. Made for the Turkish market, circa 1820. Very fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch . Accompanied by a fitted wooden box.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 5,300 - 7,500 / EUR 4,200 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,375

C. Three-body, lobed with twelve segments decorated with en grisaille painted on enamel fl owers and trophies on a translucent red guilloche enamel ground, the bezel decorated to match, pendant and bow with pale green and white champleve enamel decoration. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold fancy hands. M. 16???, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 45.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-23*

Good

Later

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-24-01

Good

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original