Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 89
The Blue Basket Geneva, No.4949, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel basket form watch with concealed dial.
HKD 17,000 - 22,000
EUR 1,800 - 2,300 / USD 2,200 - 2,800
Sold: HKD 25,300
C. Two-body, "fermée" type, the spring-loaded cover revealing the dial, decorated with champlevé flowers on a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute dot divisions and Arabic quarters. 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 and movement signed.Diam. 28 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 50 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |