Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 491
Ilbery, London, No. 6810, made for the Chinese market circa 1830. Very fine,18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, center seconds watch. Accompanied by an original wooden fitted box.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
EUR 9,800 - 11,700
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. three-body, ?bassine?, gold hinged cuvette, the back enameled with a geometric pattern on blue ground within a fruit of the vine surround on black ground, half pearl-set bezels, chased band, half pearl-set pendant and bow. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds ring, fifteen-minute/second Arabic markers. Gold ?cup? hands. M. 48 mm (21''', gilt brass ?Chinese? caliber, free-standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 47 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |