Sale 15JL04 | Lot 31

Lady's Antique Gold, Green Enamel and Diamond Open Face Pocket Watch with Fob Chain, Henry Capt, Geneve

Catalogue: Important Jewelry

Lot Details

Lot 31
Lady's Antique Gold, Green Enamel and Diamond Open Face Pocket Watch with Fob Chain, Henry Capt, Geneve
18 k., mechanical, centering a circular white porcelain enamel dial with black Roman numerals, within a scalloped case applied with green enamel over engine turning, accented by rose-cut diamond flowers, the reverse decorated with green enamel and a rose-cut diamond garland motif, diameter approximately 37 mm., completed by a gold link fob applied with green enamel of similar design, unsigned gilt movement, key-wind, key-set, case and cuvette no. 18217, cuvette signed Henry Capt, Geneve, circa 1850, approximately 29.4 dwts. gross.


Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $3,125 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

The movement is not running. It needs a cleaning and possibly a new mainspring.

Slightly visible scratch on enamel of case, minor enamel loss. Moderate enamel loss on several links.

Diameter of case 1 1/2 inches.


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Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $3,125 (includes buyer's premium)

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