Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012

LOT 154

CUPID AND PSYCHE Swiss, No. 102164. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1890. Very fine and rare, small, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel lady?s keyless pendant watch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500 / EUR 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 21,250

C. Three-body with scalloped edge, the front cover painted with Cupid and Psyche playing a game before a lake, the back heavily engraved, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and fi ve-minute Arabic numerals. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 26 mm, gilt, 9 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring. Diam. 31 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-25

Very good

Chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original