JUST & SON
JUST & SON, SWITZERLAND, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, DUPLEX ESCAPEMENT, 18K YELLOW GOLD
An extremely fine, rare and decorative 18k gold, manual wind center seconds open face, adorned with a bezel, rim, pendant, and bow embellished with lustrous pearls. The band features a captivating design of alternating black and white champlevé enamel. The reverse side is adorned with a vibrant polychrome enamel bouquet of flowers, accentuated by two courting doves. This exquisite timepiece is crafted using a combination of two distinct enamel techniques: champlevé and painted enamel.
Brand: Just & Son, Switzerland
Model: made for the Chinese market
Year: Circa 1840
Movement: 3332
Caliber: 20''' Chinese calibre finely chased and engraved entirely floral and scroll decorated gilt-finished movement, free standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement with ruby rest insert and steel impulse pallet, engraved floral and scroll decorated
Diameter: 55 mm.
Signature: Movement and case numbered
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 2 (Very good)
Dial: 2-01 (Very good , HANDS Original)
Movement: 3* (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 260,000 - 434,000
USD: 33,200 - 56,000
EUR: 30,600 - 51,000
This exquisite timepiece exemplifies a refined creation tailored for the discerning Chinese market, showcasing exceptional enamel craftsmanship reminiscent of cloisonné enamel. Employing an unusual and intricate technique, a masterful gold chaser skillfully carved the metal, forming the intricate motif by preserving only the delicate contour lines, mirroring the aesthetics of cloisonné. Subsequently, the cells were adorned with intricate images through a meticulous blend of enamel painting and vitreous enamel application.
Leonard Just specialized in crafting timepieces for the Chinese market. The company operated in London between 1790 and 1825. Following the British acquisition of Hong Kong in 1842, Just relocated to the island and managed the business there starting in 1846. After Leonard Just's demise, the enterprise transitioned to his son, continuing under the name Just & Son.
Size: 55 mm.
Signature: Movement and case numbered
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JUST & SON, SWITZERLAND, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, DUPLEX ESCAPEMENT, 18K YELLOW GOLD
An extremely fine, rare and decorative 18k gold, manual wind center seconds open face, adorned with a bezel, rim, pendant, and bow embellished with lustrous pearls. The band features a captivating design of alternating black and white champlevé enamel. The reverse side is adorned with a vibrant polychrome enamel bouquet of flowers, accentuated by two courting doves. This exquisite timepiece is crafted using a combination of two distinct enamel techniques: champlevé and painted enamel.
Brand: Just & Son, Switzerland
Model: made for the Chinese market
Year: Circa 1840
Movement: 3332
Caliber: 20''' Chinese calibre finely chased and engraved entirely floral and scroll decorated gilt-finished movement, free standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement with ruby rest insert and steel impulse pallet, engraved floral and scroll decorated
Diameter: 55 mm.
Signature: Movement and case numbered
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 2 (Very good)
Dial: 2-01 (Very good , HANDS Original)
Movement: 3* (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 260,000 - 434,000
USD: 33,200 - 56,000
EUR: 30,600 - 51,000
This exquisite timepiece exemplifies a refined creation tailored for the discerning Chinese market, showcasing exceptional enamel craftsmanship reminiscent of cloisonné enamel. Employing an unusual and intricate technique, a masterful gold chaser skillfully carved the metal, forming the intricate motif by preserving only the delicate contour lines, mirroring the aesthetics of cloisonné. Subsequently, the cells were adorned with intricate images through a meticulous blend of enamel painting and vitreous enamel application.
Leonard Just specialized in crafting timepieces for the Chinese market. The company operated in London between 1790 and 1825. Following the British acquisition of Hong Kong in 1842, Just relocated to the island and managed the business there starting in 1846. After Leonard Just's demise, the enterprise transitioned to his son, continuing under the name Just & Son.
Size: 55 mm.
Signature: Movement and case numbered
