The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 124

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1790.Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set slim watch.

C. Two-body, back cover with translucent imperial blue enamel over elaborate engine-turning and engraving, paillon border, half pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow decorated en suite. D. White enamel, mixed Roman and Arabic hour indications, outer minute dot divisions with 15-minute Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands.M. 43.5 mm o, hinged, gilt full plate, with a raised portion to accomodate the barrel and fusee, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance with continental cock pierced and engraved.Diam. 53.2 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 166-167.