Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...
Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 211
?Paillon Rosette? Hessen a Paris. Made circa 1790. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pocket watch.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Two-body, ?Louis XVI?, the bezel with zig-zag white enamel decoration and dark blue enamel triangles set with gold paillons, the back with a fine Royal blue guilloché enamel panel decorated with a central gold paillon rosette and leaf and flower paillon border, outer border decorated to match the bezel. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer dot minute track with Arabic fifteen minute numerals. Gold "fleur-de-lys" hands. M. 36 mm., hinged gilt brass full plate with tapered cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, potence with screw adjustment, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, silvered regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |