The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 117

Unsigned, Geneva, with French prestige marks, circa 1820.Fine 18 ct. scallop-shell gold watch.

C. Three-body, 'demi-bassine', back cover with filigree decoration in a scallop shell pattern, bezel and band similarly decorated in a foliate pattern, pendant and bow en suite. D. Gold, applied gold Roman chapters, outer minute gold dot divisions, outer decorated with applied multicoloured foliage, the centre similar. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged, 35.2 mm o, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierceand engraved with four symmetrical fleur de lis.Diam. 44 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 202-203.