Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 64
Etienne Melly a Paris, No. 202, circa 1780. Fine and large 18 ct. gold and enamel watch in a glazed protecting case.
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 8,625
C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels chased in high relief with enamelled foliage decoration, the back decorated en suite, the centre within a blue enamel ring frame. Gilt brass glazed protecting case. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Gold hands. M. Hinged 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. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 73 mm.
