Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 257
Ach. H. Benvit, Swiss, circa 1870 Fine, 18 ct. gold and gem-set form watch designed as a rose.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Four part, entirely chased part matted, polished and engraved in the form of a rose flower with realistically modelled stalk, the petals applied with a diamond-set and enamelled insect, hinged gold cuvette, shaped bow. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 8"' frosted and gilt bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.
