Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 397
"THE VASE" TRI-COLOR GOLD Swiss, circa 1810. Very fine and unusual 18K pink, yellow and white gold, skeletonized watch with movement in shape of a vase.
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 120,000 - 200,000 / USD 16,000 - 26,000
Sold: CHF 18,750
Three-body, "Empire", reeded band, glazed on both sides. Small champagne, radial roman numerals. Blued steel spade hands. Shaped, gilt brass, full-plate fully decorated on both sides with engraved foliate and geometrical pattern, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass tree-arm balance, flat balance spring, small two-footed clock.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
DIAM. 47 mm. THICKNESS 15 mm.