Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 19
The Tulip. Geneva, circa 1810. Fine and rare 18K gold and painted on enamel miniature perfume flask designed as a tulip.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 650 - 1,300
Sold: CHF 1,150
C. Three-body, two spring-loaded petals very realistically painted on enamel, hinged to the base of the flower of translucent red enamel over flinqué, with green leaves on a gold stalk, threaded gold stem, suspended by four chains joined by a single ring.Opening the petals reveals a small glass vial for perfume.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 48 |
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Movement: - |
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Dial: - |
Notes
Scent bottles of this form are very rare. Watches with similar cases are known (see Antiquorum April 14, 2002, lot 78). It is conceivable that the flask originated in a set with a tulip watch.