Geneva, Nov 07, 2021

LOT 386

CLAUDE PELLETIER SILVER POCKET WATCH MADE IN 1640

CHF 10,000 - 20,000

HKD 85,000 - 170,000 / USD 10,900 - 21,700 / EUR 9,400 - 18,700

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 10,000

Fine and rare silver hunting cased pre-balance spring watch. Ribbed bassine case with loose-ring pendant, entirely decorated with tapering flutes with alternating engine-turned decoration, the pattern continuing over the cover. Dial in silver with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, the center engraved with elaborate summer flowers in low relief on a hatched ground. Single blued steel hand.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 3-8*

Good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Pelletier

Year circa 1640

Diameter 41 mm

Caliber 15’’’, hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, three wheel train, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular gilt brass pierced and florally engraved balance cock secured by a screw, the ratchet wheel set up cock with similar decoration.

Signature Dial, case and movement