Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 352
Henry Martin, Swiss, circa 1800. Exceptionaly fine and large 18 ct. gold, enamel and pearl set watch with original gilt metal protecting case.
CHF 65,000 - 75,000
C. Double body, the bezels decorated with bime translucent enamel over silver leaf pattern paillons, centred with a band of split pearls, the back panel superbly enamelled in blue over silver paillons with gold and white enamelled floral sprays, the leaves with graduated split pearls and enclosing within gratuated split pearl frame a fine polychrome portrait of a young maiden ans a scribe. D. White enamel., Arabic hour numerals with outer minute ring, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Pierced gold hands. M. Frosted and giIt full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain three arm brass balance, flat balance spring regulator, pierced Continental cock. Glazed gilt metal protecting case. Signed on the dial and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 61 mm.
