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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
LOT 175
?Romance? Bovet, Fleurier, No. 883, made for the Chinese market, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold, painted on enamel and split pearl set center-seconds pocket watch.
HKD 125,000 - 150,000
EUR 12,000 - 15,000 / USD 16,000 - 20,000
Sold: HKD 149,500
C. Four-body, "Chinese", bezel set with split pearls, band decorated with red, blue and white enamel, similarlydecorated stem and bow set with split pearls, sprung and hinged back cover set with a painted on enamel of twoyoung lovers in a park, split pearl set border. Sprung and hinged glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Romannumerals, outer seconds divisions and Arabic quarter markers. Blued steel "Chinese" hands.M. Mirror polished steel movement, free-standing barrel, duplex escapement, bimetallic compensation balancewith blued steel compensation weights, index regulator.Signed on the movement.Diam. 65 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 -5* |
Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |