Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 543
Carl Komenda, in Wien, circa 1820. Fine gold and enamel form watch designed as a mandolin.
HKD 32,000 - 35,000
USD 4,500 - 5,000
C. Double body, the ribbed back decorated with alternated sectors of ivory enamel panels and sectors decorated with black champleve enamelled framed stars in a geometrical pattern. Ivory enamelled sound board, the azure ring with leaf decoration on the border of the simulated sound hole, white and black enamelled keyboard with gold wire strings, chain suspension. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Blued steel hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental gilt brass cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Dim. 66 x 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22-04 |
Later original HANDS Later |