Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 495

Swiss, circa 1850. Interesting 18K two-tone gold and enamel, concealed dial form watch in the shape of a cross.

C. the front with a spring-loaded central oval cover, chased and enameled decoration, the back with chased decoration and hinged cover. Hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute dot divisions. Blued-steel ?spade? hands. M. oval, gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass balance, flatbalance spring.Dim. 67 x 46 mm.