111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 253
Jean Robert SoretLady in Pink
A fine Geneva double-cased verge pocket watch with enamel medallion
Sold
estimated
1.800—3.000 €
Price realized
2.300 €
specific features
Case
Outer case - 18 K two-colour gold, florally engraved caseband, on reverse side paste-set polychrome enamel medallion with the portrait of a young lady, wearing a red dress and a hat. Inner case - 18 K gold, smooth.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
Case no.27185
Diam.39 mm
Circa1780
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.62 g
Jean Robert Soret (1731-1799) is a descendant of a reputable watchmaking family in Geneva, who stretch over at least three generations. A member of the family, Frédéric, worked in London and possibly represented the family on the English market.