Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 144
The Tulip Bud Unsigned, Geneva, No. 2941, circa 1820. Very fine 18K gold and enamel form watch designed as a tulip bud.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,600 - 4,000 / USD 3,100 - 4,600
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Three-body, two spring-loaded petals very realistically painted on enamel, hinged to the stalk of the flower with green leaves stemming from a gold stalk forming the pendant. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15 minutes, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 19.5 mm. (8 3/4'''), hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continen-tal cock.Dim. Length 36 mm., width 24 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 |