Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993
LOT 290
Jean Robert Soret, Swiss, No. 29940, circa 1800. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl set watch with a gold and enamel chatelaine.
ITL 13,000 - 15,000
USD 8,700 - 10,000
Sold: ITL 13,800
C. Double body, Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, the back with a pine painted pastoral enamel scene of a young couple in classical dress taking care of the arbor of life. fine outer paillonné decoration. Long gold five chain chatelaine with two gold enamelled plates with paillonné decoration against a blue ground. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition in a later fitted box. Diam. 51 mm.
