The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 61

The MangoUnsigned, No. 4949, Geneva, circa 1810.Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set form watch designed as a mango, made for the Chinese market.

C. Two-body, the top of the fruit forming the bezel, the body entirely painted on enamel in subtly graduated tones, four green leaves stemming from the pendant set with half-pearls, half pearl-set bezel. D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute divisions. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 17.5 mm o, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock, rack and pinion regulator with a silver plate.Dim. 31 x 32 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 432-433.