Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 44
French, Swiss and English. Made in the 18th and 19th centuries. Fine, forty-four gold, gilt metal, steel and hardstone-set watch keys.
CHF 5,500 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 6,300 / EUR 3,400 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 7,200
Comprising: a gilt oval key set with faceted amethyst-colored glass; a gold and agate key fitted with a compass; a tortoiseshellmounted key with cheroot cutter; a crank key with bone handle; two steel crank keys; eight small gold fancy keys; a gold micromosaic- set key; two gold and turquoise-set keys; a gold and hardstone-set swivel key; a large engine-turned gold key; two oval hardstone- set keys; two faceted glass-mounted keys; a metal and enamel Chinese market key decorated with flowers; a rectangular key with foiled glass panel; three gilt crank keys; two gilt metal Chinese market keys signed Hope, Shanghai; three steel keys; ten gilt metal keys. In good condition, some wear
