Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993
LOT 306
Abraham Colomby, Jacques & Bernard Girod Frères, Genève, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. two coloured gold and enamel, pasteset, pair cased watch.
ITL 2,000 - 2,200
USD 1,350 - 1,500
Sold: ITL 2,070
C. Double body Louis XVI outer, the paste-set bezel chased with a laurel garland, the back with a painted enamel portrait of a young couple within a paste-set frame (some lacking), outer paste-set chased garlands against an amati ground. Double body, inner bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Paste-set Louis XVI hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English type cock and garnet end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 37 mm.
