Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 106
The Happy ShepherdCourvoisier Frères, No. 3224, made for the Chinese market, circa 1870.Very fine and important 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, quarter-repeating, eight day-going watch.
HKD 140,000 - 190,000
EUR 20,000 - 27,000 / USD 18,000 - 24,000
Sold: HKD 172,500
C. Four-body, "Empire", the band with blue champlevé enameled decoration, the bezels, pendant and bow set with split pearls, the back enamel panel with a finely painted scene depicting a young shepherd playing the flute for two maidens, inspired by "Evening" by William Hamilton, R.A. (1751- 1801). Hinged gold cuvette with blue champlevé enameled decoration over a matte ground and white champlevé enameled technical details: Montre 8 Jours - Ancre- 32 Pierres en rubis. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lis" hands. M. 17 1/2''', gilt brass, bar caliber with going barrel, 32 jewels, five-wheel train, Swiss straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Quarter-repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |