Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
L'EPINE, PARIS, SWITZERLAND, CONCEALED-DIAL FORM WATCH DESIGNED AS A BALL, GOLD AND ENAMEL
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind key winding pendant-form watch in the shape of a ball. Hinged at the centre, with the watch housed in the back. Spherical case decorated with gold floral motifs on a pale blue enamel ground, with a band of black and white enamel flowers around the centre. Each side decorated with flowers, an urn and a dragonfly. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and blued steel Breguet hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand L'Epine, Paris, Switzerland
Year Circa 1810
Caliber 18 mm, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, regulator with silver scale disc.
Diameter 25 mm
Weight 15 gr.
Signature Dial
Accessories Accompanied by the original box, small gold chain and gold and enamel watch key.
