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Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006

LOT 112

"Flower Brooch & Pendant" Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 33201. The case made circa 1840. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel keyless lady's brooch/pendant watch with an 18K gold, enamel and pearlset brooch. Accompanied by the original tortoiseshell covered fitted box.

HKD 30,000 - 45,000

USD 4,000 - 5,800 / EUR 3,000 - 4,600

Sold: HKD 82,600

C. Four-body, foliate engraved, pierce and engraved scroll band with three egg and gourd-shaped drops, suspension chains, the back cover decorated with a painted on enamel cup of flowers, white and royal blue enamel border, detachable brooch fitting set en suite and set with split-pearls. Hinged gold cuvette, the interior with engraved dedication. D. Matte gold with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, floral engraved center. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 10''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses-cotes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 5 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Dim. 44 x 43 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-61

Good

Movement: 3-35

Good

To be restored

Dial: 3-06

Good

HANDS Partially replaced

Notes

The present watch was upgraded to a keyless movement in the mid- 20th Century.