The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 378

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel pendant form watch in the shape of a basket.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, the spring-loaded top of the basket opening to reveal the dial, the basket with an upper faceted portion and a lower conical portion, the whole decorated in black and white champlevé enamel.D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. Hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Dim. 45 x 32 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 450-451.