The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 384

Unsigned, Geneva, No. 6063, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set form watch with conceale dial, in the shape of a small handbag.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, the spring-loaded top revealing the dial, both sides identically decorated with a scarlet translucent enamel medallion over 'sunburst' flinqué ground within a white enamel frame surmounted by green translucent enamel leaf decoration and five half pearl-set flowers. D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute ring. Gold Breguet hands. M. 20 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cok pierced and engraved, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Dim. Height 30 mm, width 33 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 452-453.