Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 173
THE VASE The Vase Swiss, circa 1810. Very fine and unusual 18K gold, set with diamonds, skeletonized watch with movement in shape of a vase.
CHF 12,000 - 22,000
HKD 96,000 - 176,000 / USD 12,000 - 22,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 8,750
Three-body, "Empire", reeded band, glazed on both sides. Small white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blue steel Scottier 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 cock.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-04 |
Good HANDS Later |
Notes
DIAM. 48 mm.
To be sold without reserve