The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer
Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003
LOT 58
Swiss, Fleurier, No. 502, circa 1860. Fine, small silver gilt and painted on enamel split pearl-set center seconds watch, made for the Chinese market.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,300 - 4,600 / USD 3,700 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Four-body, "Empire", spring-loaded back cover finely painted on enamel, depicting two ladies presenting a bouquet of roses to a young man, split pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow, glazed gilt silver cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with fifteen-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 40.6 mm (18'''), gilt brass, fully engraved "Chinese" caliber with standing barrel, lateral lever escapement, three-arm steel balance with flat balance spring.Punched "J.B" inside back cover.Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |