The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 54

The SeashellAmalric Frères, Geneva, No. 20285, circa 1810.Fine, 18 ct. gold and enamel form watch with concealed dial, designed as a scallop shell.

C. Two-body, 'fermée' type, shell-shaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically decorated with blue, green and black champlevé enamel. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 20 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, rack and pinion regulator with a silver plate.Signed on the dial and movement.Dim. Length 30 mm, width 31 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 424-425.