Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 409
THE PEACOCK, LAPEL WATCH, ENAMEL AND YELLOW GOLD Swiss, circa 1894. Very fine, 18K yellow gold keyless lapel watch with an 18K yellow gold, diamond and enamel bow-shaped brooch.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 2,500
Four body, solid, demi-bassine, polished, case back with blue guilloche background with a lighthouse, outer case with blue enamel floral motif, the front with similar motif with a peacock in a garden setting. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel hands. Gilt, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, plain three arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8-24 |
Very good Slightly scratched Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |