Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 233
Tiffany & Co, Geneva, No. 13079, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set keyless fob watch with matching chatelaine, in original velvet fitted box.
CHF 6,500 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Four body, massive, "Empire", with rose-diamond set bezels, the back of black enamel, centred with a portrait of a lady painted in the Limoge style within a rose-diamond inlaid frame and with outer decoration. Hinged glazed gold cuvette. Two parts pearl and diamond set matching chatelaine in the Renaissance style, the top part set with another portrait of a lady. D. Black enamel with white Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. 12,5"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.
