Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 269
The Apple Geneva, circa 1810. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel apple form watch with concealed dial.
HKD 23,000 - 30,000
EUR 2,400 - 3,500 / USD 3,000 - 4,000
C. Two-body, ?fermée? type, entirely decorated in tones of blue and green, with flowers in champlevé enamel, and a painted on enamel fly, the spring-loaded top opening to reveal the dial, twisted gold stalk. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 21 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance-spring, continental cock.Diam. 25 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |