The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 267

View of YverdonUnsigned, Geneva, enamel painting attributable to the workshop of J-L. Richter, circa 1795.Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 21,275

C. Two-body, 'Empire', the back with very finely painted view of the Neuchâtel lake with Yverdon in the background after Johann Ludwig Aberli (1723-1786), pearl-set bezels, the pendant decorated with dark and light blue enamels. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with 15-minute markers. Gold Breguet hands. M. 44.1 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraed with six tulips, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Diam. 56 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 176-177.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Richter Jean-Louis.For a biography, see lot 47.