Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
PURSE WATCH GOLD AND ENAMEL Anonymous, Swiss. Made circa 1850. Fine and rare, lady's gold purse with blue guilloche enamel set with diamonds and concealed watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box.
. Two-body silk lined purse with foliate and floral engraving, hinged and sprung oval rectangular cover with diamond-set foliate and floral engraving on a blue guilloche enamel background concealing the dial. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. 29 mm., matte gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cover and dial signed.
Grading System | |
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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 |