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.


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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

Notes

Dial signed. DIM. 39.5 x 28.5 x 19 mm.