Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 38
The Altar of LoveGuex à Paris, circa 1800.Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel pocket watch.
CHF 9,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
C. Two-body, "Directoire", back with a painted on enamel scene of a couple by an altar of love in a wood against a dark blue sky, gold paillon border with white enamel frame, front bezel with green dots against white enamel background. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold intertwined skeleton lozenge hands. M. 46 mm., full plate Hessen dustproof caliber, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm plain bass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock with steel endplate.Signed on the dial, movement signed J. Voll, Paris.Diam. 54 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 22 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |