Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 36

Attributed to Piguet & Capt, Geneva, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold and enamel diamond-set musical harp, with noble provenance.

C. The back of the soundboard in azure and white champlevé enamel forming a geometrical pattern, the gold front with tempo-regulating scale, the sides with azure and black champlevé enamel with gold acanthus and laurel-leaf pattern, the strings of different colors and shapes, the top of the column support set with diamonds, the pegs for the gold strings also set with diamonds, the base engraved with a count's crown, gold suspension chain with a hook. M. Barillet type with tuned vibrating blades, five-wheel train, interesting speed regulation by a small pin protruding through the case changing position of the last pinion bushing.Dim. 75 x 35 mm.