Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 554
Just & Son, London, No. 3472, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre-seconds watch.
HKD 70,000 - 85,000
USD 10,000 - 12,000
C. Double body with split-pearl set bezel, the back panel decorated with a fine composition of painted Summer flowers on a blue flinque ground, outer foliage engraved decoration over a green champleve ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese calibre with free standing barrel, drawn from that of Lepine, lateral lever escapement, monometallic three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the movement Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 17-01 |
Slightly spotted HANDS Original |