The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 409

The Yellow AppleUnsigned, No. 1492, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel concealed form watch in the shape of an apple.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, entirely decorated in tones of red and yellow, with a green and blue leaves and red flowers in champlevé enamel, the spring-loaded top opening to reveal the dial, gold filigree leaves around the gold stalk. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 19.7 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock.Diam. 25 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 430-431.