Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Jun 28, 2020

LOT 329

THE TURTLE VIENNESE

CHF 2,500 - 4,500

HKD 20,000 - 36,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,875

Very fine and unusual, silver-gilt and painted on enamel turtle form table clock with day date and center second watch. Two-body, in the form of a turtle, chased head, legs and tail, the hinged upper body with central aperture for the dial, decorated with polychrome painted on enamel classical scenes, the base decorated with an aquatic scene.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned

Year Circa 1880

Caliber 21''', full plate, gilded brass, with fusee and chain

Dimensions 150 X 80 mm.