109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 329
Michel Magnen
A beautiful ensemble of a Parisian gold enamel verge pocket watch with matching chatelaine in 14 K gold and cobalt blue enamel
Sold
estimated
2.500—4.000 €
Price realized
2.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, translucent cobalt blue enamel.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
Case no.3080
Diam.37 mm
Circa1775
Ctry.France
Wt.45 g
The caseback is decorated with a radial guilloche pattern, translucent cobalt blue enamelling, applied gold stars and vine leaf elements and a central aster petal. A fine cord band decorates the bezels on front and back. The corresponding two-part chatelaine is ornamented with an octagonal translucent cobalt blue enamel plaque, two tassels with enamel ornamentation and a period-style winding key.