Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 263

Tribute to Love Roman, Melly & Roux à Constance, No. 1030, circa 1790. Very fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel, pearl-set watch.

C. two-body, "Louis XVI", the back very finely painted with a maiden kneeling before the altar of love with two flaming hearts, an angel appearing in the clouds and two doves on a quiver, all in a classical setting, translucent blue frame with a rope-twist paillon pattern, the bezels set with half pearls. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute dot divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Elaborate gold hands. M. 39.5 mm, hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental symmetrical cock, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 50 mm.