Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LOT 551

Anonymous, Genève, the enamel probably by Pierre Huaud the father, circa 1660. Rare and fine early 20 ct. gold and enamel, small watch.

C. Double body bassine with split bezel and loose-ring pendant, painted overall, the principal scene depicting a loving couple with a cupid, framed by a garland of flowers "en grisaille", the frieze of the band with four small landscapes. A landscape painted "en grisaille inside the case on the enamel backing. D. White enamel chapter with Roman numerals, the center with a painted landscape. Fine gold single hand. M. GiIt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, the back plate engraved with a flower. Three wheel train with fusee and gut line, ratchet wheel set-up, gilt brass florally pierced and engraved decoration, verge escapement with plain steel balance without balance spring, florally pierced and engraved oval gilt brass cock, secured by a screw. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.