Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
The BasketUnsigned, Geneva, circa 1810.Fine 18K gold and enamel, concealed dial form watch in the shape of a basket.
C. Two-body, "fermée" type, the spring-loaded top revealing the dial, in blue enamel with a gold lattice-work pattern, the bottom decorated with polychrome champlevé enamel flowers and leaves, at the top a green enamelcircle with a gold flower in the center, short loop pendant, loose ring. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outerminute divisions, Arabic 15 minute numerals. Blued steel hands. M. 18 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Diam. 25 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |