Geneva, Nov 07, 2021
LOT 350
MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, ‘’GOLD PAILLON ROSETTE’’
CHF 13,000 - 19,000
HKD 110,000 - 162,000 / USD 14,100 - 20,600 / EUR 12,200 - 17,800
Sold: CHF 25,000
Extremely fine and rare, large, 18K gold, enamel, pearl-set pocket watch with center-seconds. Two split pearl rows bezels, pendant and bow with split pearls decoration, the spring-loaded back opened by a push-piece in the pendant and overlaid with translucent royal blue enamel over wavy-line engine-turning, the center with a varicolored gold paillon rosette, paillon border to match. Enamel dial with gold hands, the dial numerals are interspaced with 12 rubies.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Morisset & Lukin
Year Circa 1795
Movement No. 2483
Caliber 21’’’, full-plate, gilt, ringed cylindrical pillars, going barrel, duplex escapement, brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with index regulator
Dimensions 60 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
Similar dial made by Morisset & Lukin is illustrated and described in Ian White book ‘’The Majesty of the Chinese-market watch’’ (page 138).