Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 175
The Pearl Star Moricand & Compagnie, Geneva, circa 1785. Fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set watch.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
EUR 7,400 - 8,700 / USD 8,500 - 10,000
C. Double-body, "Directoire", split pearl-set bezels, the blue enameled back panel centered with a split pearl-inlaid rosette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Elaborate gold pierced hands. M. 43.6 mm., hinged gilt brass, Hessen flat caliber with going barrel, cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Moricand et Compagnie Active circa 1780-1791, they are known for watches with special escapements with complicated automata, date, repeating, alarm, and equation of time, as well as fantasy and enameled watches. "Dictionnaire des Horlogers Genevois", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, 1998.