Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 239
J.L. Liodet à Genève, circa 1850. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, folding lorgnette with a concealed watch.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. The watch is set in the handle, finely engraved on both sides with scrolled foliage and flowers, the cover with a fine enamelled painted scene of a harem, depicting the toilet of a young maiden. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. GiIt brass, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. In good condition. Dim. 86 x 27 mm.
