111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 310
Vauchez
A collection of 3 precious Parisian gold enamel verge pocket watches
A very attractive Parisian gold enamel verge pocket watch
A very attractive Parisian gold enamel verge pocket watch
estimated
3.800—5.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K gold, half pearls, translucent enamel.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
Case no.396
Diam.42 mm
Circa1820
Ctry.France
Wt.42 g
The case back has been finely ornamented with engine-turned stars and dots pattern and translucent cobalt blue enamelling in a frame of pearl border and gold cords, which are repeated on the front of the case. The caseband features enamelled ribbons alternating with strings of gold, creating the illusion of a wrapped band.