Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 190

ROBERT HIGGS, CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL FLOWERS Robert Higgs, Londres, No. 2866. Made circa 1730. Fine, gilt and champleve enamel, pair cased watch with matching chatelaine.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 8,125

Double body outer, Louis XVI, the bezels with brown and green geometric champleve enamelled decoration, the back panel of champleve brown and yellow floral decoration, matching chatelaine decoration White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock, micrometric potence adjustment. Movement signed.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 49 mm. THICKNESS 26 mm. To be sold without reserve