Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 954
TONNEL LAPIS LAZULI & DIAMONDS MIGNONETTE Tonnel, Paris. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, lapis-lazuli, yellow gold and rose-cut diamond- set miniature desk clock.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,500 - 21,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,700
Sold: CHF 2,500
Rectangular, carved from a solid block of lapis lazuli, the bezel set with rose-cut diamonds, the top with applied pierced gold coronet set with rose-cut diamonds, hinged yellow gold back with shuttered winding hole, two gold screws in the base to secure the movement. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. Gilt brass, rectangular with going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |