Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 169

THE MANDOLIN Geneve,Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel form watch with concealed dial and visible balance, designed as a mandolin..

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 40,000 - 64,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 4,750

Two-body, "fermée" type, the sound-board chased the front overlaid with translucent red enamel,the vaulted back with alternating sections of champlevé enamel in blue and black ,gold flowers and foliage decorations,gold suspension chain. Silver with Arabic numeral,gold Louis XV hands. 22 mm. hinged, gilt brass full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain three-arm brass balance, continental clock, silver regulator plate.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-25

Good

Chipped
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-23-04

Good

Later

HANDS Later

Notes

DIAM. 65X30 mm. To be sold without reserve