104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 161

Anonymous

A very rare gold enamel watch key with movable terrestrial miniature globe

Sold

estimated
5001.500 €
Price realized
4.300 €
specific features
Case
Brass/gold, polychrome enamel.
Dial
,
Movement
,
Diam.57 mm
Circa1810
Ctry.English
Wt.6 g


Even though the globe is very small, the different continents are clearly visible. They are all labelled, with Australia still designated as "NH" (New Holland), the traditional name used in England up until the beginning of the 19th century.