The Sandberg Watch Collection
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001
LOT 399
Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set, concealed dial form watch in the shape of a butterfly.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
USD 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, both sides with multi-coloured champlevé enamel, with pearl- set thorax and antennae, the front wings set with pearls. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15 minute numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 22 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved in a symmetrical pattern, rack and pinion regulator with silver.Dim. Length 34 mm, width 37 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 436-437.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 22 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 03 |