The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 362

FidelityUnsigned, Geneva, circa 1820.Amusing and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set pendant form watch in the shape of an escutcheon.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, spring-loaded front revealing the dial, centred with a painted on enamel dog, the back with a cherub's head , its wings set with half-pearls, a flower basket on its head, the edges decorated with a blue champlevé enamel geometrical pattern. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 22.14 mm x 22 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain for the going train, verge escapement, plain brass balance, cntinental cock pierced and engraved in symmetrical pattern.Dim. Width 30 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 468-469.