Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 120
Swiss - L'Amerique, case No. 38324. Made circa 1820. Fine, silver and varicolored gold, quarter-repeating pocket watch with automaton Jacks.
HKD 33,000 - 42,000
USD 4,200 - 5,500 / EUR 3,000 - 3,800
C. Three-body, "Empire", engine-turned, reeded band, polished bezels. Gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold, engine-turned, with Breguet numerals on a small white enamel dial, outer minute track, varicolored gold and painted blackamoor jacks to each side appearing to strike two bells above, grassy base with a basket of flowers. Blued steel Scotties hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |