Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 58
THE COUNTRY COUPLE Ls. Favre à Berlin (Swiss), No. 3426. Made circa 1795. Fine, gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch with a fine gold and enamel three-strand chatelaine.
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
USD 13,000 - 20,000 / EUR 10,000 - 15,000
C. Two-body, Directoire, pearl-set bezel, the back set with an en grisaille painted on enamel scene of a young couple in a woodland arbour, translucent royal blue enamel ground over engine-turning, white and gold border, outer pearl-set border. Hinged and sprung gilt metal cuvette fi xed to the movement ring. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer dot minute divisions and Arabic 15-minute numerals. Pierced gold graduated circle hands. M. 50 mm., matte gilt, standing barrel, engraved bridges, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator, polished steel endplate. Dial and cuvette signed. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-77 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |