Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...
Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 133
?Prince Louis de Montholon? Piaget, Neuchâtel area, No. 23475. Made circa 1820. Very fine and rare 18K gold quarter-repeating pocket watch.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Four-body, ?Empire?, the back engine-turned in radial pattern with small monogram "MS" surmounted by a crown, engine turned band, polished bezel. Gilt metal hinged cuvette with aperture for the cock. D. Silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals on polished ring, outer minute divisions, engine turned center. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 43 mm, (19???), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed jeweled cock terminated with polished steel star, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Signed on dial and movement. Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |