Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 563
UNSIGNED FORM-WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF A CURRUCO SEA-SHELL; 18K YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL
HKD 65,000 - 80,000
CHF 8,450 - 10,000 / USD 8,600 - 10,300
18K yellow gold and enamel, open-face, key-winding, large formwatch in the shape of a Curruco sea-shell. Case-back with champlevé enamel décor imitating the cockle of the sea-shell.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned
Year circa 1800-1810
Calibre 18''', full plate, gilded brass, with fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (probably in gold) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock
Case No. 59
Material 18K yellow gold and enamel
Caliber 18''', full plate, gilded brass, with fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (probably in gold) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock
Dimensions Ø 49.5 mm