The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 385

Unsigned, Geneva, No. 4666, circa 1820.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set form watch with concealed 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 blue enamel panel with gold star paillons and a central engraved gold cartouche, within a white enamel border, surmounted by five half pearl-set flowers with red enamel centres. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 22.2 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock pierced andengraved, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Dim. Height 30 mm, width 33 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 452-453.