Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 381
Dd. Gide (Geneva), No. 2957, circa 1810. Fine and unusual 18K and enamel pendant watch, designed as a dolphin.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Double body, entirely decorated with blue champleve enamelled motif simulating fish scales (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with star shaped polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. hi very good condition. Dim. 49 x 28 mm.
Notes
It is interesting to point out that pendant watches in the form of
animals, flowers and various other objects were al r eady produced in
Geneva in the 17th century and that the same themes are often used
again in the 19th century. For example, another pendant watch in
this sale also designed as a dolphin was produced by Jean-Baptiste
Duhoule (lot No. 584) as early as the first half of the 17th century.