Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 17, 2013

LOT 146

Ageron ? Royal Blue Ageron a Paris, no. 228. made circa 1750. Very fine 20k Gold, Enamel and Diamond-set Pocket Watch.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,400 / EUR 1,800 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 1,750

C. Two-body, ?Louis XV?, casemaker?s initials JS, the back decorated with translucent royal blue guilloche enamel, central engraved motif highlighted in green enamel with white enamel `pearls`, outer white enamel `pearl` border and further border with royal blue champleve enamel stylized leaves, the bezel decorated to match, diamond-set thumb pieces. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with large five-minute Arabic numerals, winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Diamond-set hands. M. 32 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, silvered regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original