Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
LOT 142
Bautte à Genève, No. 2053, circa 1840.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
Unusual 18 ct. gold and enamel pair cased slim watch set in a matching gold and enamel pearl set bracelet. The outer case with engraved bezel is concealed in a rigid hinged bracelet, decorated overall with engraved scrolled foliage and and further white and red champlevé enamelled floral omament (restored), the cover with rose diamond set red enamelled leaves and seed pearl set branches (restored). Watch with four body inner case with reeded band, the back with a repeated white and red champlevé enamelled decoration. Engine turned gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands.Gilt brass 8.5"' bar movement with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain gilt brass three armed balance. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Watch diam. 23 mm.
