LOT #54071 |
Sold on Nov 15, 2023 for: Not Sold
Le Fol, Paris, Fine Gold, Diamond And Bloodstone Verge Fusee With Chatelaine, circa 1775. ...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
Le Fol, Paris, Fine Gold, Diamond And Bloodstone Verge Fusee With Chatelaine, circa 1775Case: 32 mm, 18k gold, two body, case back set with mine-cut diamonds in raised relief gold floral mounts against a bloodstone base, matching diamond, beryl and bloodstone chatelaine with crank key and vase-form gold and bloodstone seal, measuring 4 1/2 inches top to bottom
Dial: white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer five minute numerals, gold star-form hands
Movement: gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, pierced and engraved two footed cock, verge with fusee and chain
Signed: Fol, Paris on the movement
Jean Fol, Paris 1770-88 is listed in G.H. Baillie's "Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World" as clockmaker to Louis XVI from 1777 and watchmaker to the King of Poland
Condition Report*:
Type: Le Fol, Paris, Fine Gold, Diamond And Bloodstone Verge Fusee With Chatelaine, circa 1775
Dial: white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer five minute numerals
Hands: gold star-form hands
Metal: 18k gold
Case Info: two body, case back set with mine-cut diamonds in raised relief gold floral mounts against a bloodstone base, matching diamond, beryl and bloodstone chatelaine with crank key and vase-form gold and bloodstone seal, measuring 4 1/2 inches top to bottom
Case Width: 32 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, pierced and engraved two footed cock, verge with fusee and chain
Condition: The dial, case and chatelaine present in extremely fine and good condition. The movement is complete and ticks a little bit. Timekeeping and movement running ability is not guaranteed due to the age of the mechanism.
*Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder.
Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact,
and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Dial: white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer five minute numerals
Hands: gold star-form hands
Metal: 18k gold
Case Info: two body, case back set with mine-cut diamonds in raised relief gold floral mounts against a bloodstone base, matching diamond, beryl and bloodstone chatelaine with crank key and vase-form gold and bloodstone seal, measuring 4 1/2 inches top to bottom
Case Width: 32 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, pierced and engraved two footed cock, verge with fusee and chain
Condition: The dial, case and chatelaine present in extremely fine and good condition. The movement is complete and ticks a little bit. Timekeeping and movement running ability is not guaranteed due to the age of the mechanism.
Auction Info
2023 November 15 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5550 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
15th
Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 553
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,000 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms