Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 40
The Flower WreathUnsigned, Neuchâtel, circa 1790.Fine 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.
CHF 9,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. Two-body, forme "Collier", back finely painted on enamel with a young lady seated on a rock in the countryside, holding a bouquet of flowers, a dark sky in the background, paillon bezels. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture between 1 and 2 o'clcok. Gold "beetle and poker" hands. M. 44 mm., hinged frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement plain brass balance with flat balance spring,continental cock.Punched "HTB, 4974" on the pendant.Diam. 51 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 21 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |