Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 15, 2015

LOT 146

THE SCALLOP SHELL Swiss, No. 29. Made circa 1800. Fine, 18K gold and enamel scallop shell-form pendant watch with concealed dial.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

HKD 17,000 - 25,000 / USD 2,200 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 2,750

Two-body, "fermée" type, shell-shaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically decorated with royal blue, black and green enamel, chain suspension ring. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. 22 mm. hinged, gilt brass full plate with engraved decoration, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, single-footed cock, polished steel endplate, index regulator. DIM. 28 mm.x 30 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4**

Fair

Repair required, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

DIM. 28 mm.x 30 mm.