Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 415
Six Gold Ratchet Keys French. Made in the early 19th century. Very fine and rare, six gold and enamel ratchet keys, comprising:
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 2,300 - 3,200 / EUR 1,600 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 1,800
Two large gold ratchet keys with oval terminals, one decorated with turquoise champleve enamel, the other with green enamel; a large Breguet-type gold ratchet key for the Islamic market, decorated with painted on enamel in imitation of shagreen; two small gold and enamel Breguet-type keys and another decorated with champleve enamel flowers on a black ground and with male key. Some chipping to enamel.
