The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 272

The Strawberry LeafUnsigned, Geneva, No.10177, circa 1860Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set savonette key-wound form watch in the shape of astrawberry leaf.

C. Four-body, front and back covers dark blue translucent enamel centred by an engraved flower stem, gold foliate engraved serrated band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute divisions, set into a fully engraved mask. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 22.5 x 27 mm, gilt brass, heart-shaped, bridge calibre, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Dim. 43 x 26 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 480-481.