DESCRIPTION:
LPW - LeCoultre (unsigned, our attribution), Swiss, miniature ladies' pendant watch, 22mm, 18K gold OF original case with beautiful polychrome enamel portrait of a lady, seed pearls set to bezel and rear perimeter, inner rear with "M G" marking within diamonds for Marcelin Grisel, gold cuvette, fancy white enamel dial with gold foil minute markers, fancy gilt Louis XV style hands, SW-pin-set, cylinder escapement, 12J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#26600 within case. In need of overhaul for movement function, but a particularly beautiful miniature watch of notably small size and with attractive enameled portrait and deep engraving detail.
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, can be prodded to tick in dial down position but is stopping consistently when turned dial up, balance wheel with lead solder at areas of perimeter, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, oxide to balance jewel cap, some toning of plate surfaces; flawless dial; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, superb engraving detail, enamel portrait is intact with typical scattered surface scratches, seed pearls are fully present; tight bow, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with scratch above center and scratch at upper perimeter.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$1000
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