Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 367

Hessen a Paris, No. 18099, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl set watch.

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,725

C. Double body, Louis XVI with split-pearl set bezels, the back enamel panel painted en grisaille with an urn, cloves and flowers over an azure ground. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plae. Diam. 18 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 21

Period

Movement: 4-5*

Fair

Poor

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 6-21-01

Slightly oxidized

Period

HANDS Original