Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 23

The Scallop Shell. P. Plantier fils, fournisseur de S.M. le Roi, Lisbonne, probably Geneva, circa 1850. Fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel pearl-set form watch with concealed dial, designed as a scallop shell.

C. Five-body, with graduated pearls and translucent imperial blue enamel on the engraved shell ribs, oval suspension ring, each cover spring-loaded, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24 mm. (10 1/2''', bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Dim. 40 x 34 mm.