Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 494

The Waterfall Geneva, circa 1825. Very fine and very rare 18K gold and painted on enamel turquoise-set bangle watch in original morocco fitted box.

C. designed as a bracelet formed by joined crescent-shaped links decorated in champlevé black and white enamel with floral decoration, joints with gold flower rosettes set with turquoises, center with spring-loaded painted on enamel medallion depicting Alpine spring waterfall scene with gold and turquoise-set floral border. D. silver, radial Roman numerals on matte reserve, outer minute divisions, engine turned center and border. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 29.3 mm (13''', hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Dim. Length 19 cm.