Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 320
DIAMOND FLEUR-DE-LYS Swiss, retailed by T. Martin & Co., 151, Regent Street, London, No. 4401. Made circa 1900. Fine and elegant, 18K gold, enamel and rose-cut diamond-set, lady?s keyless pendant watch with detachable gold, pearl and diamond-set Art Nouveau brooch fitting.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 2,700 - 3,800 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000
C. Four-body, bassine, foliate engraved, the back cover decorated with translucent royal blue enamel over radial engine-turning, central gold fleur-de-lys set with rose-cut diamonds, chain suspension, the interior of the back with engraved inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, gold paillon dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 11???, matte gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and cuvette signed by the retailer. DIAM. 29.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-77 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |