DESCRIPTION:
LPW - L. Bachmann, Genève, miniature enameled ladies' pendant watch, 23mm, 18K gold OF original case with enameled portrait to rear, four small diamonds inset in hair and one small diamond inset at shoulder, seed pearls set to bezel and rear perimeter, signed gold cuvette, fancy white enamel dial with gold foil decoration, fancy gilt Louis XV style hands, SW-pin-set, cylinder escapement, 10J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#14257 to cuvette. Comes with a beautifully matched 18K gold (tested) and seed pearl fleur-de-lis pin. Gross weight of assembled watch and pin 10.2 dwt (15.8 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running but winding mechanism disengages frequently as crown is turned, good setting function, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning of plate surfaces which is most notable at perimeter areas; flawless dial; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, small nick to band at 6:30, rear with full loss of enamel to figure's clothing which has been replaced with olive green paint which has been largely worn away at right side (this piece would be a great candidate for quality enamel restoration of these lost areas), remainder of rear image is intact though with profuse flaking around the clothing areas and some small scratches elsewhere, seed pearl borders are fully present; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; glass crystal with scratch at center and prominent scratch at left side; pin is superb showing very little wear and with all seed pearls present.
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$700
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