Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 433

Swiss, circa 1830. Very fine and impressive 18K gold and enamel, garnet set bangle with built in watch, in original fitted box.

C. Double body, the bangle designed as a pair of serpents, fully enamelled with large white framed green and scarlet spots over a black and gold ground simulating the skin, ruby set eyes and garnet cabochons set on their heads. Spring loaded cover decorated en suite in a rosette pattern. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, continental gilt brass cock with polished steel end-piece. Watch diam. 41 mm., total width: 59 mm.