95th Auction
2017/5/6
Lot 123
Swiss, Case No. 15697, 56 mm, 120 g, circa 1870
An extremely rare pocket watch with enamel medallion, quarter repeater and auxiliary seconds, studded with half pearls, produced for the Chinese market - bouquet of summer flowers
Case: gilt/polychrome enamel/split pearls. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, keywind, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
The exquisitely painted enamel medallion on the back is of supreme quality and shows a beautiful flower arrangement with roses, violets, morning glories, petunias and other summer flowers on cobalt blue ground. The bezels, the pendant and the bow on both sides are studded with half pearls – a splendid ornamental watch in excellent condition.
An extremely rare pocket watch with enamel medallion, quarter repeater and auxiliary seconds, studded with half pearls, produced for the Chinese market - bouquet of summer flowers
Case: gilt/polychrome enamel/split pearls. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, keywind, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
The exquisitely painted enamel medallion on the back is of supreme quality and shows a beautiful flower arrangement with roses, violets, morning glories, petunias and other summer flowers on cobalt blue ground. The bezels, the pendant and the bow on both sides are studded with half pearls – a splendid ornamental watch in excellent condition.
estimated
10.000—15.000 €
Price realized
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