Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 129
?Le Prince de Galles? Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1800, the brooch made circa 1870. Fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl set pendant watch with a gold, enamel and rose diamond set brooch fitting in the form of ?The Prince of Wales Feathers?.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 1,600 - 2,300 / USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 3,220
C. Two-body, ?Empire?, reeded band, the front and back covers overlaid with dark green guilloche enamel with half-pearl set borders. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 30 mm., frosted gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, pierced and chased continental type balance cock, silvered regulation disc. Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-18-50 |
Fair Spotted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |