The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 379

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

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, cover with enamelled leaf and flower decoration against alternating gold, black and yellow enamel bands, the sides matching the top, the base with a rosette in azure, dark blue and white enamel, twisted rope handle. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals. Gold hands. M. 19.2 mm o, hinged, gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock, rack and pinion regulator with a silver plat.Dim. height 54 mm, width 44 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 450-451.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

This watch is published in 'Montres de fantaisie', by Osvaldo Patrizzi and Fabienne X. Sturm, Geneva, 1979, fig. 20.