The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 380

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

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, designed so that the watch appears to be carried inside the basket, the spring-loaded front cover in translucent scarlet enamel over barleycorn engine-turning centred by a paillon rosette, the back cover similarly decorated, half pearl-set bezels, the gold base engraved to resemble a woven basket with flowers and leaves, pearl-set handle. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes. Gold 'spade' hands.M. 22 mm o, hinged, gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock, rack and pinion regulator with a silver plate.Dim. Length 45 mm, width 35 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 450-451.