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.
| 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 |