The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 313

Poudra Le Jne à Paris, No. 97, circa 1790.Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold watch with calendar and days of the week with their corresponding astrological indications.

C. Two-body, polished gold. D. White enamel, eccentric chapter ring set in a blue enamel oval frame, at the lower part Arabic numerals, outer minute star divisions and 15-minute Arabic numerals, at the top concentric auxiliary calendar indications. On the sides, two monochrome female figures in classical dress standing upon pedestals. Gold hands. M. 46.7 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain for the goingtrain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, engraved and pierced continental cock, rack andpinion regulator.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 56 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 190-191.