Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 52
?The Companions? Swiss, circa 1820. Very fine, rare and unusual 18K gold and painted on enamel, skeletonized watch with movement in the shape of a vase.
CHF 14,000 - 18,000
EUR 9,000 - 12,000 / USD 11,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 21,850
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, reeded band and bezels, glazed on both sides. D. Small white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel pierced hands. M. Shaped, gilt brass, full-plate decorated on both sides with engraved flowers and fluting, back with applied painted on enamel plaque depicting two children with a hound, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, foliate pierced two-footed cock. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |