105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 357
Anonymous
An ornamental Vienna historism rock crystal watch with enamel decoration - with original winding key
Sold
estimated
2.600—3.500 €
Price realized
3.200 €
specific features
Case
Rock crystal and silver, octagonal, silver frame with champlevé enamel, faceted rock crystal cap and cup, open-worked movement protection cup, trefoil-shaped bow.
Dial
Polychrome Cloisonné enamel, cartouches with Roman numerals.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance.
Diam.36 x 40 mm
Circa1870
Ctry.Austria
Wt.47 g
According to the concept of historicism, which draws its inspiration from historic styles and art, the verge movement dating from the early 19th century was fitted with a new case and a new, Renaissance-style dial.