Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...

Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005

LOT 212

?The Pear? Geneva, circa 1800. Fine and amusing 18K gold and enamel concealed dial form watch in the shape of a pear.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 2,530

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, entirely decorated in champlevé enamel, the upper part in tones of black and azure blue with gold, red and white flowers, the lower part with black and white flower garland, gold stalk forming the pendant, with gold filigree leaves. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute division. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, 8 jewels, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, two-footed cock. Dim. 22 x 39 mm. Similar watches are published in the Sandberg book, pages 430-431.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-50

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-13-05

Good

Slightly damaged

HANDS Luminous material reapplied