Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 262
"GOLD & ENAMEL RIBBONS" Swiss, case No. 44964. Made circa 1830. Fine and rare, 18K gold and champlevé enamel bracelet watch with semi-concealed dial and integral 18K gold and champlevé enamel bracelet, the links in the form of ribbon bows.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,100 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 3,750
Three-body, circular, the border in the form of entwined ribbons decorated with black and white champlevé enamel, hinged cover over the dial decorated with gold foliate scrolls, white champleve enamel flowerheads and a black enamel ground, glazed aperture, four link bracelet, each link designed as a ribbon decorated with champleve enamel to match the case. Matte gold, chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, engine-turned center. Blued steel Breguet hands. 30 mm., frosted gilt, full plate, verge escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, continental clock, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-13-09 |
Fair Slightly damaged HANDS Damaged |