104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 159

Anonymus

A very fine, extremely rare verge pocket watch with visible balance and serpent automaton "Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden"

Sold

estimated
2.8004.500 €
Price realized
5.300 €
specific features
Case
18k pink gold, case maker's punch mark "DPN".
Dial
Enamel, polychrome painted, visible three-arm brass balance.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee.
Case no.1394
Diam.57 mm
Circa1800
Ctry.French
Wt.106 g


The circular aperture shows an exquisite enamel painting of Adam and Eve under the apple tree; the serpent in the cut-out circles the couple once every second. To the left, a window elaborately ornamented with gold tendrils reveals the three-armed brass balance. The white hour dial is positioned in the lower part of the watch and is flanked by two graceful ladies with flower baskets.