Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 72
PH. TERROT DECORATIVE POCKET WATCH; GILDED BRASS, ENAMEL AND MARCASSITES (PASTE STONES)
HKD 15,000 - 25,000
CHF 1,900 - 3,150 / USD 1,950 - 3,200
Sold: HKD 21,250
Gilded brass, enamel and marcassites (paste stone-set), open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, “Directoire” pocket watch. Case-back with, in the centre, inside an oval, a polychrome painting on enamel, by an unidentified workshop, Geneva, with a scene showing a young shepherd flattering a beautiful young shepherdess … whispered sweet nothings! surrounded by a Royal blue flinqué enamel (translucent enamel over guilloché engine-turning) background ornamented with gold paillons; bezels set with paste stones.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-13 |
Good Slightly damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |
Brand Philippe Terrot
Year Circa 1790
Movement No. 12 710
Calibre 21’’’, verge escapement
Case No. 12 710
Diameter 58.6 mm
Signature Dial and Movement