The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 357

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1850.Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pendant form watch in the shape of a book with compartment for a photograph.

C. Three-body, hinged, the front and back covers with champlevé decoration and azure enamel highlights, back cover with a compartment for a photograph, gold, hinged cuvette, the spine engraved, hinged, engraved clasp.D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute ring. Blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 21 x 24.4 mm, heart-shaped, bar calibre, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass balance flat balance spring.Dim. 32 x 26 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 482-483.