Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, Nov 13, 2011
LOT 299
MUSICAL WATCH KEY Swiss, Geneva. Made circa 1820. Very fine and extremely rare, gold and painted on enamel keyless musical watch key.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
USD 14,000 - 17,000 / EUR 10,000 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 16,250
C. Two-body, rectangular with canted corners, wirework terminals, the suspension loop acts as the winding crown, decorated on one side with a painted on enamel landscape scene, gold and enameled fl ower border, on the other side, fl owers and fruit on a blue ground. M. 27 x 19 mm., brass petit barillet with pinned cylinder, eight blued steel tuned teeth in a vertical stack, start/ stop lever in the side of the case. Dim. 30 x 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19-75 |
Good Dent(s) ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |