Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
UNSIGNED FOR CHARLES OUDIN FORM-WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF AN ASIAN LADY BEETLE; 18K YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET
18K yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set, key-winding, form-watch in the shape of a red Asian lady beetle with concealed dial.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
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
Model retailed by Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52, Palais Royal, Paris (No. 21 853)
Year circa 1880
Calibre 27 x 21 mm., heart-shaped, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring
Material 18K yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set
Caliber 27 x 21 mm., heart-shaped, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring
Dimensions 45 x 22.5 mm
Accessories fitted box