Geneva, May 10, 2026
FRANÇOIS JOSEPH RIEDL, AUSTRIA, PUTTI PLAYING WITH GRAPES, "EN GRISAILLE" PAINTED ON ENAMEL POCKET WATCH, GOLD
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind open-face, key-winding “Louis XVI” pocket watch. Chased and engraved laurel border, case back centered with an enamel-painted medallion depicting two putti playing with grapes against a teal stippled ground. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and large Arabic five-minute markers. Rose-cut diamond-set hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand François Joseph Riedl, austria
Model putti playing with grapes
Year Circa 1780
Movement No. 91
Caliber 35 mm., full plate, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock, silver regulator.
Diameter 50 mm. with outer protecting case.
Weight 105 gr.
Signature Dial and movement
Accessories Original winding key
