Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019

LOT 556

UNSIGNED MUSICAL SEAL; YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL

HKD 18,000 - 26,000

CHF 2,300 - 3,400 / USD 2,300 - 3,450

Yellow gold and enamel, keyless-winding, oval-shaped base surmounted by a ring, musical seal (swivel suspension pendant functioning as the winding key, with, in the centre of the ring, on the shaft, an urn). Case engraved and enamelled in polychrome champlevé with decoration of friezes.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Brand Unsigned

Year circa 1810

Calibre  oval-shaped, full plate, brass, with pinned barrel and stacked tuned steel vibrating blades, pinion governor in adjustable bushing for tempo adjustment (activating bolt on the case band)

Material yellow gold and enamel

Caliber oval-shaped, full plate, brass, with pinned barrel and stacked tuned steel vibrating blades, pinion governor in adjustable bushing for tempo adjustment (activating bolt on the case band)

Dimensions 39 x 29 x 24 mm