109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 222
Louis Audemars zugeschr. / attr. to
A lady's very fine, magnificent minute repeating gold hunting case pocket watch, studded with diamonds, rubies and emeralds and with enamelled wedding image
estimated
20.000—25.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K gold, very finely chased flowers and foliate scrolls in high relief, spring lid with monogram 'J A de D' studded with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, gold dome with a polychrome enamel medallion showing a young couple.
Dial
Grey enamel dial with white Arabic numerals and central foliage decoration.
Movement
Bridge movement, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, club-tooth lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.38223
Diam.37 mm
Circa1880
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.70 g
The ornamental case decorated with a fine matte gold flower and leaf relief is of exquisite beauty and has a very pleasant haptic feel. The front has a four-letter monogram set with sparkling diamonds, emeralds and rubies. Inside, the watch features an equally fine grey dial with white hour numerals and finely painted foliage decoration as well as a polychrome enamel medallion showing a young couple in period dress on the gold dome.