Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
The Scallop Shell Geneva, No. 10617, circa 1810. Fine, 18 ct. gold and enamel scallop shell form watch with concealed dial.
C. Two-body, ?fermée? type, shell-shaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically decorated with blue, red, white and black champlevé enamel. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic quarters. Gold mixed hands. M. 21 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, rack and pinion regulator with a silver plate.Numbered on the movement.Dim. 33 mm x 35 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 50 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 24 - 05 |