Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 88
The Oval Basket Aime a Paris, Swiss, circa 1800. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel basket form watch with concealed dial.
HKD 40,000 - 55,000
EUR 4,300 - 6,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000
C. Two-body, "fermée" type, the spring-loaded cover with champlevé flowers on a black ground revealing the dial, the body decorated with champlevé flowers on a black and blue enamel ground, rope twist handle with suspension loop. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute dot divisions and Arabic quarters, eccentric winding hole. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 20 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Dial signed.Dim. 24 mm x 28 mm x 11 mm high.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12-24-01 |
Good Worn Slightly chipped HANDS Original |