Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 494
Pierre Viala a Geneve, circa 1790. Fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set slim watch with matching chatelaine.
HKD 52,000 - 60,000
USD 7,500 - 8,500
C. Double body Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, the back enamel back panel, painted with a scene depicting a young couple paying tribute to a splitpearl inlaid altar of Venus. Matching chatelaine with three split-pearl framed enamelled panels, decorated en suite. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat Hessen calibre, the back plate indented for the going barrel of which the cover is engraved with a rosette, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *3 |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-17-01 |
Fair Slightly spotted HANDS Original |