Unsigned, Geneva, No. 1839, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl, emerald, and ruby-set form watch in the shape of a butterfly.

C. Two-body, the back painted with multi-coloured champlevé enamel, with pearl, emerald, and ruby-set wings, ruby-set eyes, gold antennae terminated by pearls, spring-loaded bezel for winding and setting. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15-minute numerals. Gilt Breguet hands. M. 16.5 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, rack and pinion reglator with silver plate.Dim. Length 65 mm, width 34 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 436-437.

La Madonna della SediaPiguet & Meylan, Genève, Nos. 5854 and 6524, circa 1820.Magnificent and extremely rare asymmetrical pair of 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-and ruby-set, two-train, music and automaton hour-striking and repeating, centre seconds watches with original matching key, made for the Chinese market.

C. Two-body, 'bassine', the backs with a finely painted enamel scene depicting 'La Madonna della Sedia', after the 1514 painting by Raphael. The bezels with inlaid graduated pearls forming horseshoes when the watch is closed, on a ground of turquoise and enamel set with small ruby accents, the bow and pendant en suite. D. White enamel radial Roman chapters and outer minute and half-second divisions, set at the top of the automaton background painted with Alpine scene with a lake and a chalet inwoodland setting. The automaton in applied chased and engraved multi-coloured gold, represents two musicians, a lady playing the harp and a boy playing the mandolin, moving their arms in time with the music. M. 35.7 mmo, gilt brass bridge calibre, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, gold three-arm balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. The musical movement with a revolving disc with pins on both sides, playing on 18 tuned teeth arranged in a fan shape, the automaton animated by a ratchet-wheecam of irregular teeth mounted on the musical disc, a slide for the music and automaton on demand at 5 o'clock.Stamped PM on the plate under the dial.Dim. 44 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 316-317.

The QuiverUnsigned, Geneva, circa 1815.Very fine and extremely rare 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set nécessaire with concealed watch, in the form of a quiver of arrows, fitted with a scent bottle.

C. Shaped, rectangular bottle, both sides similarly decorated, the hinged top containing a chased and engraved to resemble arrow feathers, set with half-pearls, decorated with gold, champlevé enamel, set with a half-pearl stopper, decorated with geometrical patterns in black champlevé enamel, and half-pearls, the edge set with larger half-pearls. The top opens to reveal several gold and enamel toilet instruments as well as the key, the central panels painted on Imperial blue enamel with bouquetsof flowers within a gold engraved frame, the side panels with white and red champlevé enamel flowers and gold foliage over black enamel ground, the bottom with spring-loaded covers resembling lotus flower petals inlaid with graduated pearls, with black, white, and red champlevé enamel, pearl-set finial. D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute markers, within a shield frame with corners decorated with black enamel and gold flowers. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 18 x 18 mm, shield-shaped, giltrass, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, steel double-footed bar-type cock.Dim. 112 x 27 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 456-457.

The Magnifying LensUnsigned, Geneva, circa 1820.Amusing and very rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set form watch with music on demand, fitted with a magnifying lens, made for the Islamic market.

C. Three-body, with a magnifying lens pivoted at the pendant which retracts into the case. The hinged front cover revealing the dial has a painted on enamel vase of flowers decorated with rose-cut diamonds and a pearl surround. Polychrome champlevé enamel decorates the pendant neck and lens stem. The back polished, the band with blue champlevé enamel. D. Gold, guilloché, with central rosette, raised Breguet numerals, surrounded by polychrome champlevé decoration with musical trophies, flags, andthe Islamic crescent, the word 'Carillon' written above. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 40.6 x 51.6 mm, gilt brass bridge calibre, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, the music driven by a pinned barrel playing on a stack of five tuned teeth, five-wheel movement with the last pinion in an adjustable eccentric bushing to control the tempo, music on demand by a pushpiece at 1 o'clock.Dim. 65 x 43 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 456-457.

Attributed to Moulinié, Bautte & Cie, Geneva, circa 1806.Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set combined watch and perfume sprinkler in the form of a flintlock pistol, with matching key.

C. The grip of translucent scarlet enamel over a flinqué, the borders set with half pearls. Gold plates, finely chased with a dog on one side and a rabbit on the reverse, framed with half pearls. The barrel of cobalt blue translucent enamel over a flinqué ground with a gold scroll design simulating damascened work. The perfume is released through the pistils of a gold lotus flower with enamelled petals, which is shot out of the barrel. The watch is concealed in the end of the butt, which is decoated with half pearls centred by a gold and pearl-set rosette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 15.5 mmo, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued-steel balance spring, engraved continental cock.With later leather fitted box.Dim. Length 111 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 406-407.

Attributed to Moulinié, Bautte & Cie, Geneva, circa 1806.Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl and ruby-set, combined watch and perfume sprinkler in the form of a flintlock pistol, with a patch compartment.

C. The grip of translucent scarlet enamel over a flinqué ground, the borders set with half pearls. Gold plates, finely chased with a dog on one side and a stag on the reverse, are framed with half pearls. The barrel of cobalt blue translucent enamel over a flinqué ground with a gold scroll design simulating damascene work. The perfume is released through the pistils of a gold lotus flower with engraved petals, which is shot out of the barrel. The watch is concealed in the end of the butt, whichs decorated with half pearl surrounds centred by a half pearl, four gold chains attached to a loose ring, patch compartment in the grip. D. Gold, champlevé, radial Roman chapters, outer minute divisions. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 15.7 mmo, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued-steel balance spring, continental cock symmetrically pierced and engraved with six flowers.Dim. Length 111 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 406-407.

The PearMoricand a Genève, No. 37058, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel concealed dial form watch in the shape of a pear.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, entirely decorated in alternating twisted bands of blue and black champlevé enamel decorated with gold leaves and white flowers, the bottom decorated with champlevé white enamel rose buds and foliage, gold pendant, round faceted bow. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes. Blued-steel 'spearhead' hands. M. 18.5 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock, perced and engraved with letters 'MPJLotP', rack and pinion regulator with a silver plate.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. 39 x 22 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 430-431.

The PearUnsigned, No. 1964, Geneva, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel concealed form watch in the shape of a pear.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, entirely decorated in champlevé enamel, the upper part in tones of dark blue and azure with gold, red and white flowers, the lower part with an azure, gold and white geometrical pattern, gold stalk forming the pendant, with gold filigree leaves. D. Silver, Roman chapters, outer minute divisions, engine-turned centre. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 19.6 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, 8 jewels, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, plain three-armold balance, flat balance spring, single-footed cock.Dim. 48 x 25 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 430-431.

The Yellow AppleUnsigned, No. 1492, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel concealed form watch in the shape of an apple.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, entirely decorated in tones of red and yellow, with a green and blue leaves and red flowers in champlevé enamel, the spring-loaded top opening to reveal the dial, gold filigree leaves around the gold stalk. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 19.7 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock.Diam. 25 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 430-431.

A La Plus BelleUnsigned, Geneva, circa 1810.Very fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel concealed form watch in the shape of a pear fitted with a vinaigrette, a frame for a miniature, a mirror, and a patch compartment.

C. Five-body, each hinged, entirely decorated in red, blue, green, black, and white champlevé enamel on a flinqué ground with flower and leaf motifs, the phrase 'A La Plus Belle' written in a green band on the watch compartment, gold stalk forming the pendant, with filigree leaves. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15 minute numerals. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 20 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain thre-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock.Dim. Length 63 mm, width 22 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 430-431.

CybèleAttributed to Piguet & Capt, Geneva, enamel attributed to the workshop of J-L Richter, circa 1805.Extremely fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set snuff box with a concealed watch and automaton scene.

C. Rectangular with three compartments with pearl borders, the centre panel with a painted on enamel semi-circular medallion depicting Cybèle wearing a turreted 'mural' crown and holding a cornucopia. The 'earth mother' is in her chariot and at her feet is one of the lions who draws it. She is flanked by two spring-loaded panels with classical figures in chased gold over a black enamel ground, the left one covering the watch, the right one the automaton, the base with translucent dark blue and back pattern over an engine-turned ground, the side and back panels en suite with two champlevé enamel harps. The automaton scene with multi-coloured gold cupids at a forge. One pumps the bellows while the fire burns, the other is forging arrow heads, a wind mill turns in the background. D. Rectangular, centre with gold decoration forming the outline of an elaborate clock against dark blue enamel over engine turning, central white enamel dial with Breguet numerals and outer minute divisions, abovwhite enamel dial for subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued-steel 'spearhead' hands. M. 12.7 x 27.3 mm, rectangular, hinged, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, plain brass balance, flat balance spring. The automaton movement rectangular, brass, fixed barrel, six-wheel train, last pinion on eccentric bushing to regulate the speed.The box stamped GGP or GGB under three-pronged coronet.Dim. 80 x 29 x 15 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 462-463.

Playing at Thread the NeedleF. L. Godon, the enamel painting attributable to the workshop of J-L Richter, Geneva, circa 1820.Very fine and rare elliptical 18 ct. gold and enamel snuff box with concealed watch

C. Three-body, two hinged covers, the larger one with a painted enamel scene of children at play, the smaller one with a boy with his dog watching them, after 'Playing at Thread the Needle', an engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815) from a painting by William Hamilton (1751-1801). Champlevé enamel border with a repeated geometrical pattern in azure and blue, the sides of Imperial blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, centred by a champlevé rosette in azure and black enamel within aengraved gold border. D. Shield-shaped, white enamel circle on a blue ground, Breguet numerals, small azure circle at the bottom with an index regulator. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Shield-shaped, gilt brass full plate, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator extendingto the dial.Signed on the movement, box stamped with later French gold marks.Dim. 96 x 26 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 462-463.

Helen and ParisFrères Rochat, Geneva, No. 56, box maker: G.R. in a lozenge, Georges Reymond, Geneva, circa 1815.Magnificent and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel and pearl-set musical singing bird box with centre seconds and a quarter repeating watch, in original fitted box, made for the Chinese market.

C. Four-body, rectangular with rounded corners, the bottom and side panels of translucent red enamel over 'basket' engine-turning, the borders with champlevé floral decoration on a blue ground. The top panel with the oval medallion are within a half pearl-set frame. The painted enamel medallion on the bird cover depicts Helen and Paris. The bird cover is opened, the bird raised and set in motion, and the song started with a slide in the edge of the case. The articulated bird rotates, turns its had, opens its beak, flaps its wings and moves its tail.D. White enamel, Roman numerals with minute and seconds dot divisions. Blued-steel 'arrowhead' hands.M. 16 x 65 mm, rectangular, brass, going barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, gold three-arm balance, blued-steel flat balance spring, striking on two rectangular-shaped gongs by sliding a bolt at the bottom of the case.The singing bird movement. Small rectangular brass, fusee and chain, eight cams and a whistle with sliding piston for the song's modulation. The cams rotate four times per song and lift one step every rotation, allowing a long duration of singing, the multi-coloured feathered bird with moving wings, beak, and turning head rotating on its axis. It is facing the inside of the medallion which is mirror polished and concave, enlarging the bird in its reflection, gold engraved grill. Cam-controlled rising of the bird medallion and the bird, with five-wheel train finished by a pinion in eccentric bushing to regulate the speed of the opening and closing. The complicated mechanism allows for precision control of the order of raising of the bird and medallion, and its speed.Musical movement. Pin barrel playing with two stacks of eight tuned teeth each, with grasshopper teeth.Stamped 'FR' in oval and numbered on the movement.Dim. 84 x 59 x 27 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 300-301.

Venus Punishing Cupid'Breguet à Paris', Geneva, circa 1820.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel pendant watch with concealed dial in the shape of a cockle-shell.

C. Two-body, spring-loaded front cover painted en camaieu de rose depicting The Judgement of Paris after an engraving by Angelica Kauffmann (1741 - 1807), the back painted in the same manner with Venus punishing Cupid, the upper portion in blue, white and green champlevé enamel with a repeated curtain pattern, gold suspension chain. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals. Gold 'arrowhead' hands. M. 23.5 mmo, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass baance, continental cock.Signed on the movementDim. 34 x 29 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 428-429.

The Judgment of ParisUnsigned, Swiss, enamel attributed to the workshop of J-L Richter, circa 1810.Two fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel ball-shaped form watches with concealed dials.

C. Spring-loaded top with painted enamel scenes of Venus extending her hand for Paris's apple, the back with the words 'A la plus Belle' written in white enamel against a dark blue translucent ground over engine-turning. The edges engraved with laurel leaves over a white enamel ground, with an azure enamel surround. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes. Gold Breguet hands. M. 21.4 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plainthree-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Diam. 27 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 428-429.

Unsigned, Swiss, enamel attributed to the workshop of J-L Richter, circa 1820.Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel sealing-wax case with a concealed watch.

C. The tapered case entirely engraved and decorated in black and blue champlevé enamel, the front and back with six oval medallions bearing scenes featuring children, the spring-loaded lower front panel opens to reveal the watch. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals set in the centre of a plate with gold foliate decoration over dark blue enamel. Blued-steel 'spearhead' hands. M. 10 x 25.5 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance sprig.Dim. 110 x 19 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 464-465.

Unsigned, circa 1800.Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel sealing-wax case fitted with a concealed watch with visible diamond-set balance.

C. The tapered case entirely engraved and decorated in black and blue champlevé enamel, with a central painted enamel shield-shaped medallion depicting Cupids, the spring-loaded front lower panel opens to reveal the watch. D. Rectangular, white enamel with Breguet numerals, at the top, aperture for the visible balance. M. 10.8 x 24 mm, brass, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, plain balance with three spiral spokes set with rose-cut diamonds, flat balance spring.Dim. 113 x 21 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 464-465.

The ButterflyIlbery, London, No. 6135, enamel signed V. Dupont f(eci)t, circa 1818.Magnificent and extremely rare 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set centre seconds watch with a special escapement, made for the Chinese market.

C. Three-body, 'Empire', the back scene framed by pearls is a superbly painted on enamel medallion with a young couple in neo-classical dress demonstrating the delicacy of a butterfly to an impatient child, pearl-set bezels, the band decorated with a geometrical champlevé, enamel pattern, pendant and bow decorated en suite, spring loaded gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute and fifth-second divisions. Gold 'spoon' hands. M. 48.8 mmo, gilt brass, fully engraved 'Chinse' calibre, 5 jewels, standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement, plain five-arm steel balance, blued-steel balance spring, diamond endstone.Signed on the movement Ilbery, enamel signed V. Dupont f(eci)t.Diam. 59 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 306-307.

Helen and ParisFrères Rochat, Geneva, box maker: G.R. in a lozenge, Georges Reymond, Geneva, circa 1815.Magnificent and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set musical singing bird box with centre seconds watch made for the Chinese market.

C. Four-body, rectangular with rounded corners, the bottom and side panels of translucent blue and black enamel over engine-turning, the borders with blue and black champlevé floral decoration. The hinged right-side panel covers the key compartment. The singing bird medallion painted with a scene of the abduction of Helen by Paris, within a half pearl frame. The bird cover opens, the bird raised and set in motion, and the song started with a slide in the edge of the case. The articulated bird roates, turns its head, opens its beak, flaps its wings and moves its tail. D. Gold, chased and engraved, raised Arabic numerals with dot minute divisions. Blued-steel 'spearhead' hands. M. Rectangular, brass, mounted on the same pillar plate as the musical movement, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass three-arm balance, blued-steel flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator. Gold mask with apertures for winding all three movements, setting and regulating.Singing bird movement. Small rectangular brass, fusee and chain, eight cams controlling the circular bellows and the whistle. The cams rotate four times per song and lift one step every rotation, allowing for a long duration of singing, the multi-coloured feathered bird with moving wings, beak, and turning head rotating on its axis. Facing the inside of the gold medallion which is mirror-polished and concave, enlarging the bird in its reflection, gold engraved grill. Cam-controlled raising of thmedallion and the bird with five-wheel train finished by a pinion in eccentric bushing to regulate the speed of the raising as well as opening and closing. The mechanism, although complicated, allows for precision control of the raising of the bird and the medallion, and its speed.Musical movement: pinned barrel playing on 24-tooth sectional comb, five-wheel train with last pinion in eccentric, adjustable bushing to regulate the tempo.Stamped 'FR' in oval and on the movement.Dim. 95 x 59 x 25 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 298-299.

King Arthur and Emmeline.Ilbery, London, No. 7242, enamel signed V. Dupont. Pinx., circa 1820.Magnificent 18 ct. gold and enamel centre seconds watch with a special escapement, made for the Chinese market.

C. Two-body, spring-loaded back cover very finely painted with a scene depicting King Arthur and Emmeline holding a mirror belonging to her attendant Matilda in which she sees King Arthur's reflection, after a 1787 engraving by by P.W. Tomkins after Charles Ansell, the bezels with red, white and blue champlevé enamel geometrical patterns, hinged, spring-loaded gold engraved cuvette mounted to the movement ring. D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute divisions and quarter seconds. Gold 'spde' hands. M. 49 mmo, gilt brass, fully engraved 'Chinese' calibre, 5 jewels, free-standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement, plain five-arm steel balance, flat balance spring, diamond endstone.Signed on the movement, enamel signed V. Dupont. Pinx.Diam. 59 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 308-309.