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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 137
Joseph Geiss in Wien, circa 1860. Interesting painted on enamel oval silver lady's pendant watch.
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
EUR 1,000 - 1,300 / USD 1,200 - 1,600
Sold: CHF 1,840
C. Two-body, "bassine" with curved in edge, back painted with a shepherdess and her suitor in the countryside, band with scrolling on white background, inside painted with a shepherdess weaving a flower wreath, surrounded by her sheep, silver hinged bezel. D. Gilt silver, white champlevé radial Roman numerals in translucent imperial blue enamel frame, stylized champlevé foliage on edges. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 29 mm., frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, vere escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock. Signed on the movement.Diam. 55 x 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-19-01 |
Good Dent(s) HANDS Original |