Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 50
CRANES AT SUNSET Dido (Louis Muller & Cie, Bienne), case no. 386960. Made circa 1890. Fine and elegant, 14K gold and painted on enamel, lady?s keyless pendant watch.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,200 - 4,400 / EUR 1,800 - 3,600
Sold: CHF 3,500
C. Four-body, engraved bezel, band and borders, the back cover decorated with a painted on enamel scene of two cranes in a marshland against an opalescent sunset sky. Hinged gilt-metal cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer gilt dot minute divisions. Gold spade hands. M. 10 ½???, matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed Dido. DiaM. 27 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2-75 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |