Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 311
ROCHE - TRIBUTE AT THE ALTAR Roche, Swiss, No. 5659. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch with gilt-metal and horn outer protecting case.
CHF 6,500 - 8,500
HKD 54,000 - 70,000 / USD 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 8,750
Two-body, 'Empire', bezel set with split-pearls, the back cover withn a painted on enamel panel depicting a couple in classical costume garlanding an altar within a landscape with translucent royal blue enamel sky over sunray engine-turning, split-pearl set border. Convex white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold heart and poker hands. 42 mm., matte gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced continental clock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |