Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 173

THE VASE The Vase Swiss, circa 1810. Very fine and unusual 18K gold, set with diamonds, skeletonized watch with movement in shape of a vase.

CHF 12,000 - 22,000

HKD 96,000 - 176,000 / USD 12,000 - 22,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 8,750

Three-body, "Empire", reeded band, glazed on both sides. Small white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blue steel Scottier hands. Shaped, gilt brass, full-plate fully decorated on both sides with engraved foliate and geometrical pattern, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass tree-arm balance, flat balance spring, small two-footed cock.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-04

Good

HANDS Later

Notes

DIAM. 48 mm. To be sold without reserve