Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 276
Blonnay, (Genève), circa 1790. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
C. Double body, "Directoire", the bezel of blue champleve enamel with the inscription: "Chaque heure marque mon bonheur", the back with a paillonne decoration of peacock feather pattern, with outer blue champleve decoration (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Arabic numerals (slightly chipped on the border of the winding hole). Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, giIt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
