Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 162
BEAUTIFUL LADY PORTRAIT WATCH FOR THE CHINESE MARKET ENAMEL Swiss, probably Fleurier, case No. 82759. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1880. Fine, silver, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch with center-seconds. Accompanied by a period fitted wooden box.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 49,000 / USD 4,200 - 6,300
Sold: CHF 6,250
Three-body, "empire", pearl-set bezel, the back cover decorated with a painted on enamel portrait of a young lady with gold paillon highlights to her jewellery, translucent royal blue enamel background over radial engine-turning, pearl-set border. Spring-loaded and glazed cuvette. White enamel with gold paillon decoration, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-second numerals. Blued steel ovoid hands. 33 mm. gilded and entirely foliate engraved, "Chinese" calibre, 10 jewels, standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |