AUCTION : 230507

Horology & Jewelry Virtual Auction Event
Sunday, May 7th, 2023

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Lot#: 69

DESCRIPTION: LPW - Omega, Swiss, lady's miniature pendant watch, 23mm, platinum (tested) OF original case with exquisite applied diamond inset lattice overlay with central blue and white cameo of a cherub playing the lyre set within an octagonal frame of diamonds, diamond borders to rear and bezel, fancy diamond set bow, white enamel dial, SW-SS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 18-19J, fausses-cĂ´tes pattern nickel damascene, s#4321605. Comes with a 14K white gold 17.75 inch necklace chain, with a red Omega display box, and with an archive letter stating that the watch was made in the factory on March 7th, 1914 and listing its correctly matched movement and case serial numbers. Gross weight of assembled watch 10.5 dwt (16.3 g). Gross weight of necklace chain 2.7 dwt (4.1 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking somewhat sluggishly after a twist to start, overhaul recommended, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning to plates, oxide to steelwork; dial with light blue hl between center and 6:30, light hl at 1; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, lower portion of case band with some abrasions, small bits of discoloration, and two small nubs that appear to be the remains of a bail that was once present and at some time later removed, case otherwise with few pinpoint nicks, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, enamel detail is fully intact, diamonds are present with the exception of one diamond missing to right rear perimeter; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. Box in excellent cosmetic condition overall, area of finish loss to upper-left of top, few small bits of finish loss at corners.
ESTIMATE: $800 - $1600

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