Geneva, May 12, 2024

LOT 289

A. FRANKFELD, SWITZERLAND / GENEVA, MADONNA FLANKED BY PUTTI, BOOK-FORM PENDANT WATCH, HEART SHAPED MOVEMENT, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 7,000 - 13,000

HKD 61,000 - 114,000 / USD 7,800 - 14,400 / EUR 7,200 - 13,300

A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind pendant form watch in the shape of a book, front cover with apperture for the dial framed by painted on enamel floral swags, back cover decoraded with a polychrome painted on enamel figure of the Madonna flanked by putti, with the Lord’s prayer ‘’Our father who art in heaven’’ written in a small panel inside the book.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand A. Frankfeld, Switzerland / Geneva

Model madonna flanked by putti

Year Circa 1880

Length 32

Caliber 21 x 24.4 mm, 10 jewels, heart-shaped, bar caliber, cylinder escapement

Width 28

Signature Case

Notes

A. Frankfeld, an esteemed maker based in Geneva, was an exhibitor at the Philadelphia World's Fair in 1876, highlighting their exceptional craftsmanship and innovation on an international stage.