Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 369
"Ten Watch Keys" French and Swiss. Made in the 19th century for the European and Chinese markets. Fine and rare, ten gold, gold-cased and gilt metal watch keys. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,200 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 3,540
Comprising: a "Euphradian Society" key dated 1806; a key set with a compass on each side; a Breguet-type ratchet key; a key with dog's head finial; a key with swivel ball finial; a turquioseset key and fob; a carnelian set key; an enamelled key for the Chinese market decorated with flowers; two gilt metal crank keys. Some general wear. Property of an Swiss collector
Notes
The Euphradian Society was a society of the University of South
Carolina.