Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2020

LOT 270

PORTRAIT OF NASIR AL DIN SHAH QAJAR

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

HKD 28,000 - 44,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 11,250

Very fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel hunting cased pocket watch with the enamel portrait of the Shah of Persia, Naser AL Din Shah Qajar, back cover decorated with Qajar coat-of-arms with a lion holding a saber behind which rises the Sun with a human face.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*-8

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Slightly scratched

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Maurer

Year Circa 1890

Case No. 6000

Caliber 20’’’

Dimensions 51 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement