Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 424

Blondel & Melly a Geneve, No. 18611, circa 1845. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set watch with matching chatelaine and key, in original velvet covered fitted box.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

C. Four body with reeded band, the blue enamel back with a rose-cut diamond set decoration in a rosette pattern. Matching enamelled and diamond-set chatelaine. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 5 1/2-, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 16 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-11-17-03

Fair

Slightly worn

Slightly spotted

HANDS Period

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Blondel & Melly Watchmakers and dealers, 15 Quai des Bergues, Geneve. They were specialised in very fine watches, form watches and pearl and gem-set watches between 1820-1850.