Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 405
THE MUSICIANS, PAINTED ON ENAMEL GOLD POCKET WATCH Unsigned, Geneve, No. 15059. Made circa 1890. Fine and elegant, 18K gold and enamel, keyless lady's pendant watch with detachable gold, pearl and Limoges-style enamel brooch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 4,500
Four-body, "bassine", engraved bezels and band, the front cover decorated with a fine painted on enamel flowers, the back cover matching with a central painted on enamel scene of a teacher with her student practicing, on the reverse photo of a small girl. Hinged gold cuvette. Matching brooch. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and blue five-minute numerals. Gold spade hands. 10''', frosted gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |