DESCRIPTION:
LPW - Agassiz, Swiss, 36mm, extraordinary and heavy 18K multicolor gold original drum style J.E.R. HC with exceptionally high relief front detail of a rose gold owl with ruby cabochon eyes that is perched atop a rose gold high relief branch that lifts clear of the surrounding case surface, this central feature surrounded by multicolor floral detail at perimeter, rear with multicolor floral detail at center and perimeter, white enamel SS dial, SW-shift-locking-LS, lever escapement, 16J, nickel damascene, s#19544. Gross weight of assembled watch 36.0 dwt (56.0 g). One of the most extraordinary cases we have had the pleasure to handle, with its unique front feature being as spectacularly beautiful as it is unusual.
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, fully wound, will tick weakly with excess pressure held to crown, overhaul needed, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few small micro-fine scratches; virtually flawless dial with few negligible micro-fine scratches; nearly mint hands, small speck of oxide to tip of minute; case shows no wear, no dents or dings, pristine crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows virtually no wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2400