98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 468
Omega, Case No. 4450565, 51 mm, 83 g, circa 1915
A gold enamel hunting case pocket watch with a dog portrait "St Bernard"
Case: 14k gold and polychrome enamel. Dial: enamel. Movm.: divided 4/5 plate movement, screw compensation balance.
Both spring lids are decorated with a white and light-blue champlevé garland around the edge. The front shows the exquisite enamel profile of a St Bernard, patiently waiting for the artist to finish the picture.
Since 1884 the Saint Bernard has been regarded as the Swiss national dog.
A gold enamel hunting case pocket watch with a dog portrait "St Bernard"
Case: 14k gold and polychrome enamel. Dial: enamel. Movm.: divided 4/5 plate movement, screw compensation balance.
Both spring lids are decorated with a white and light-blue champlevé garland around the edge. The front shows the exquisite enamel profile of a St Bernard, patiently waiting for the artist to finish the picture.
Since 1884 the Saint Bernard has been regarded as the Swiss national dog.
Sold
estimated
3.000—4.500 €
Price realized
3.800 €