Antiquorum in Love, Impotant Horology...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997
LOT 89
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1715. "Frivolite" Fine gilt brass and silver Louis XIV "oignon" with enamel cock.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 4,800 - 6,200
Sold: CHF 11,241
C. Three piece "oignon" silver overlaid gilt brass, fully engraved with foliage, the hinged back centred with a small village, disclosing the enamel cock through a glazed aperture. D. White enamel embossed with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel two arm balance, short balance spring, gilt brass balance cock applied with an enamel plaque, painted with the portrait of a winsome lady proud of her charms. Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2-5 |
Very good Poor |
Dial: 24-51 |
Slightly chipped Partially reprinted |