The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 282

Swiss, circa 1890.Very fine 18K pink gold and onyx, diamond-set, keyless fob watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Three body, "Louis XVI" with polished bezels, the back onyx plaque centres with a rose-cut inlaid rosette. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a monogram. Matching gold and onyx, diamond-set chatelaine, decorated en suite, the top plaque with a rose-cut diamond-set monogram. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 13''', gilt brass, 13 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Diam. 32 mmDim. overall: 150 x 45 mm.