Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 69
BOUQUET MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET POCKET WATCH GILT Swiss, No. 7341. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1860. Fine, large, gilt brass and painted on enamel pocket watch set with pearls.
USD 2,000 - 2,500
HKD 15,000 - 20,000 / CHF 1,800 - 2,400
Sold: USD 8,750
Four-body, the back hand painted with a multicolor floral decoration on a blue enamel background, the bezel and bow set with pearls. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel clover hands. 54 mm., gilt Chinese caliber, fully engraved, standing barrel, swiss lateral lever escapement, counterpoised steel three-arm balance, flat hairspring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-77-78 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 3-7* |
Good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |