Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
Joseph Ranna à Vienne, No. 1067, circa 1830. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl set form watch designed as a flacon à sels.
C. Double body, the upper part fully decorated with leaf decoration against a red translucent enamel over engine turning and further champleve enamelled ornaments, the cork with a suspended enamelled charm. The cover with a fine fink cameo painted scene sepicting Venus, Apollo and Amour. M. Giilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end piece In good condition. Dim. 42 x 28 mm.