Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LES TROIS PLUMES DE PAON ; ATTRIBUTS DU PRINCE DE GALLES Swiss,Silver gilt enamel musical pocket watch.Made for the Chinese market circa 1760. Fine, large, silver gilt and painted on enamel with gold paillon peacock decoration, pearl-set,diamonds and ruby pocket watch.
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Too-body, "Empire", spring-loaded back finely painted on enamel with a flower and peacock paillon decoration, pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow. Gilt brass cuvette hinged to the movement ring. White enamel, large radial Roman numerals, enamel outer minute and seconds divisions.Gold ovoid hands. 50 mm.gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fixed going barrels for the going and musical trains, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, silver regulation dial.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-13 |
Fair Slightly damaged |
Movement: 4-8-23* |
Fair Slightly scratched Later Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 11-01 |
Slightly worn HANDS Original |