The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 391

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold, enamel and pearl-set watch with magnifying lens.

C. Three-body, a magnifying lens which covers the back opens up from the extended hinge at the base, the back decorated with translucent dark blue enamel over engine-turning within an engraved frame, the bezels set with half pearls. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute dot divisions with 15-minute Arabic numerals.M. 22.2 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved with six lilies, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Diam. 28 mm, length with pendant 47 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 454-455.