Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 51
Shepherdess. Swiss, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold center-seconds watch with date and painted on enamel dial.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,600 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Two-body, "Directoire", polished. D. White enamel, depicting a pastoral scene, small Arabic chapter ring set at the lower part with outer minute divisions, the top with date subsidiary dial, outermost seconds divisions. Gold "crescent" hands. M. 46 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 15 - 01 |