Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 383
DARLYNG YORK WITH CHATELAINE PEARL AND DIAMONDS ENAMEL Darlyng York, No. 1174. Made circa 1800. Very fine and rare gold, enamel, diamond and pearl-set pocket watch with matching detachable gold chatelaine , enamel, daimonds and pearl chatelaine with key and seal.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 5,875
Two-body, solid, hinged, the bezel with blue enamel and split pearls set within gold chatons, matching outer reverse to royal blue enamel center with diamond set circular wreath, central oval blank glazed compartment with diamond border. White enamel, black Roman numerals, outer minutes, winding aperture. Full plate, gilt, engraved top plate, turned pillars, fusee barrel with ancre escapement, single-footed cock with diamond end- stone, steel three-arm balance, flat hairspring, silver regulation dial. Movement signed and numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-75 |
Good Slightly scratched ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-06 |
Good HANDS Partially replaced |