Geneva, May 10, 2026
ELECTION, SWITZERLAND, TAJ MAHAL, POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTINGS, MADE FOR THE ORIENTAL MARKET, GOLD AND ENAMEL
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine, rare and elegant, 18k yellow gold and enamel, manual wind hunting case keyless pocket watch. Both sides finely decorated with polychrome enamel paintings depicting two views of the Taj Mahal. The front cover shows a frontal view of the mausoleum, flanked by its four minarets and set behind the reflecting pool and formal gardens. The reverse presents a lateral view within a lush landscape, animated with riders and figures, over a radiant guilloché background beneath translucent enamel. Silver dial with gold hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Election, Switzerland
Model Taj Mahal
Year Circa 1915
Case No. 154939
Caliber 25 mm., rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
Diameter 44 mm.
Weight 74 gr.
Signature Dial, case numbered
