Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
H. Krietz, St. Petersburg, Swiss, made for the Russian market, circa 1850. Very fine 18 ct. gold "lorgnette" watch with original key and fitted tortoiseshell box.
C. Multi-part, with engraved floral decoration on engineturned ground, sprung lorgnette and cover over the watch, with Ducal crown and initial B. D. White enamel, Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Rectangular gilt Geneva bar, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring. Signed case. Excellent condition. Dim.88mm. overall length