Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 143
The Tulip Unsigned, Geneva, No. 1772, circa 1820. Very fine 18K gold and enamel form watch designed as a tulip.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,700 / USD 2,300 - 3,100
Sold: CHF 5,290
C. Three-body, two spring-loaded petals very realistically painted on enamel, hinged to the base of the flower of translucent red enamel over flinqué with green leaves stemming from a gold stalk, suspended by four chains joined by a single ring. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15 minutes, winding aperture at 1 o'clock. Blued steel "lozenge" hands. M. 19.5 mm. (8 3/4'''), hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plainrass balance, continental cock.Case stamped with an "A" superimposed with another inverted "A".Dim. Length 37 mm., width 25 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 21 - 47 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |