Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
Roman Charity. Gaudron A Paris, circa 1700, enamel attributed to Jean André I. Very fine silver and painted on enamel single-hand oignon watch.
C. Two-body, oignon type, polished, pronounced square hinge, back having a finely painted on enamel scene depicting “Roman Charity”, the inside painted with a castle in the foreground and mountains in the background.D. White enamel with bold blue radial Roman numerals on raised cartouches, inner half-hour markers, painted rosette in the center. Steel “arrow” hand. M. 47 mm, hinged, gilt full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain with gilt and engraved brass safety plate, verge escapement, 3-arm steel balance with flat balance spring, large cock, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, wound through the center of the movement.Signed on the movement.Diam. 59 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 28 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-14-20-05 |
Fair Damaged Period original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |