Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 15, 2015
LOT 145
THE SCALLOP SHELL Swiss, No. 226. Made circa 1800. Fine, 18K gold and enamel scallop shell-form pendant watch with concealed dial.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
HKD 21,000 - 29,000 / USD 2,700 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 3,500
Two-body, "fermée" type, shell-shaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically decorated with royal blue, black and green enamel, fixed suspension ring. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold hands. 22 mm. hinged, gilt brass full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock, polished steel endplate, index regulator. DIM. 28 mm.x 28 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-25 |
Good Chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-06 |
Very good HANDS Partially replaced |
Notes
DIM. 28 mm.x 28 mm.