Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 316
Patek, Geneve, No. 157, circa 1850. Fine and unusual small 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set fob watch in a matching diamond-set fitted locket.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
C. Four body, the blue flinque enamelled back panel inlaid with a rose-cut floral decoration. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. Fitted locket with diamond-set bezel and rose-cut diamond set branches, the back decoration matching that of the watch. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 8 1/2 "' , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 23 mm. Dim. of the locket: 65 x 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-20 |
Very good Period original |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 24-51 |
Slightly chipped Partially reprinted |