Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 351
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold, enamel and diamond-set fob watch,detachable from the matching bangle.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Watch: four body with reeded band,the back inlaid with a rose diamond floral spray on blue translucent enamel ground over engine-turning. Bracelet: rigid gold, designed as a belt and buckle, the band engraved with cross-hatched feather work, buckle set with blue enamel and rose diamond stars, the 7oose end' decorated in translucent blue enamel patterns interlaced with rose diamonds, with twisted gold locking pin and opening to reveal the compartment to contain the watch. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 10.5"', frosted and gilt bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. of watch: 26mm., greatest width of bracelet 44mm.
