Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 47
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN - DIAMOND STAR Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 120721, made for L(ouis) Rey & Cie, Marseille, circa 1895. Fine, 18K gold, enamel and rose diamond-set, lady?s keyless pendant watch.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,200 - 4,500 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300
C. Four-body, ?bassine et fi lets?, polished, the back decorated with black champlevé enamel with gold repeat pattern border and centered with a rose-cut diamond-set star, the interior with erased inscription. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 26 mm, frosted gilt, 8 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with fl at balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed, cuvette signed by the retailer. Diam. 31 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8-78 |
Good Slightly scratched ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-75-03 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Period |