The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 400

Unsigned, Geneva, No. 1617, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl, ruby, and emerald-set, concealed dial form watch in the shape of a butterfly.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, front with multi-coloured champlevé enamel, thorax and antennae set with pearls and emeralds, ruby-set eyes. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold 'spearhead' 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 symmetrical pattern, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Dim. Length 35 mm, width 36 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 436-437.