Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 155

Allen Walker, No. 301, made for the Dutch Market, circa 1760. "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba" Fine 20K gold pair-cased watch with repousse case.

C. Double body outer, the bezel chased with floral and rocaille decoration, the back repousse in high relief with a scene depicting the Queen of Sabat in front of King Solomon (I Kings 10:1-13), a camel in the background. Double body "bassine" inner, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass Dutch style cock pierced and engraved with a crowned head in profile of an old man, surmounted by a winged sand-glass and flanked by two scythes. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 46 mm.