171 lots

LOT 161

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell, and engraved copper, mantel watch holder, so-called "Boulle", the front central part has two hinges on the side, which can be opened to place the watch, the top part represents a flame, on the bottom is a gilt bronze plate featuring Neptune, the Roman god of the sea; the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Louis XIV style.

H. 26 cm. W. 15 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 162

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 19th century.Wood polychrome painted mantel watch holder, with two columns on both sides of the central watch aperture richly decorated with a garland of flowers, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

H. 20 cm. W. 12,5 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 600 - 800

LOT 163

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell and gilt bronze, mantel watch holder, so-called "Boulle", underneath the watch aperture is a gilt bronze plate, the front with two hinges on the side which can be opened to place the watch, the top part decorated with Cupid, symbol of love, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Regency style.

H. 32 cm. W. 24,5 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 164

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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German, 17th century.Iron gilt and engraved mantel watch holder, on the front is a door fixed on hinges and inside is the watch aperture with a hook, the whole richly decorated with floral carvings rests on four feet and can also be fixed on a wall. Previously in the Jean Puraye Collection, exhibited in the Musée International d'Horlogerie, la Chaux de Fonds.

H. 32 cm. W. 24,5 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 165

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing two men supporting the central watch aperture richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments.

H. 32 cm. W. 24,5 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 805

LOT 166

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a young lady in neoclassical dress, her hand on a book lying on a stele in which is the watch aperture.

H. 33 cm. W. 23 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 167

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell and gilt bronze mantel watch holder, so-called "Boulle", underneath the watch aperture is a gilt bronze plate, the front with two hinges on the side which can be opened to place the watch, the top part is decorated with a cockerel, symbol of light, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Regency style.

H. 33 cm. W. 17,5 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 168

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell, and engraved copper, mantel watch holder, so-called "Boulle", the front with two hinges on the side which can be opened to place the watch, the top part representing a figure in armor, surrounded by four vases, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Louis XIV style.

H. 29 cm. W. 12 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 169

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell and gilt bronze mantel watch holder, so-called "Boulle", underneath the watch aperture is a scene representing Juno guided by Cupid, the top part, which topples over to allow for the watch, is decorated with an eagle holding an egg in its left claw, as a symbol of fertility. The scene probably evokes the story of Jupiter seducing Juno. The whole is richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Regency style. Previously in the Jean Puraye Collection, exhibited in te Musée International d'Horlogerie, la Chaux de Fonds.

H. 32 cm. W. 16 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 170

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted portico watch holder, representing two poodles, their paws on a tree trunk, on the top of which is the watch aperture, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments.

H. 20 cm. W. 12,5 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 700 - 900

LOT 171

A collection of Watch Holders Geneva, May 14, 2001
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French, circa 1930.White gold watch holder on an agate base, finely decorated with an enamel and pearl-set pedestal which holds the watch, the whole decoration is typically of the Art Deco period.

H. 11 cm. W. 8 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 800 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 978