Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 139
Blondel & Melly a Geneve, No. 18571, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1850. Very fine 18K gold hunting case, diamond-set watch.
USD 70,000 - 80,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , the band and borders engraved with foliage decoration, the cover chased in high relief with rose-cut diamond-set foliage, the back decorated en suite with flowers and musical instruments. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border, also engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17 "' , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 13 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with Breguet type bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 23-51 |
Later Partially reprinted |