Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 314

Montgolfier L. Duchène & fils, Genève, No. 58614, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold and enamel Montgolfier form watch with concealed dial.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,000 / USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 17,250

C. Spring-loaded, two-body, with champlevé exotic birds, flowers and foliage, azure enamel rosette at the top, gold suspension ring. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 19 mm (9???), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Signed on the movement.Dim. 33 x 24 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 56
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 29 - 01