Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 153

Miniature Swiss, case No. 852. Made circa 1850. Fine and very rare, miniature, 18K gold and enamel lady?s pendant watch.

HKD 33,000 - 57,000

USD 4,200 - 7,300 / EUR 3,000 - 5,200

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, chased flower and scroll bezel, pendant and bow, coin-edge band, the back cover overlaid with translucent royal blue guilloche enamel, gold paillon flowers in the center, engraved scroll border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, engraved flowers in the center. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16 mm., 7''', frosted gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm frosted gilt balance with flat blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 18 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original