Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 66
ENAMEL SCENE OF A LION FAMILY RESTING IN THE FEILD Swiss made, case No. 2194. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1860. Very fine, and very rare, gilt painted on enamel and pearl-set center-seconds pocket watch with Chinese duplex escapement.
HKD 40,000 - 60,000
USD 5,200 - 7,700 / CHF 4,800 - 7,300
Sold: HKD 87,500
Three-body, Empire, reeded band, the back painted on enamel with a lion family, pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow. Glazed gilt-rimmed cover over the movement. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, center seconds, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Chinese hands. 47.7 mm. entirely engraved gilt Chinese caliber, 10 jewels, free-standing barrel, Chinese duplex escapement, three-arm balance with blued steel winged weights, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-29-48 |
Good Lacking elements Later crown |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |