Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 102

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.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

HKD 64,000 - 96,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 6,875

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.


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Grading System
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

Notes

DIAM. 61 mm. The present lot was previously sold by Neumarkt on June 1, 1972 Boîtiers similaires Genève, Patek Philippe Museum (Inv. S-139) To be sold without reserve