Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 513
Mellerio - Borgnis, 6 rue d'Argenteuil, Paris, circa 1880. Very fine and unusual rock crystal, silver gilt and enamel watch in the Renaissance style, in original fitted box.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 5,290
C. Double body oval with rock crystal cover and back, silver gilt bezel, mounting and pendant with champleve enamelled decoration in the Renaissance style, the back overlaid inside with a fine open work monogram and further foliage champleve enamelled decoration. D. Champleve silver gilt with Roman numerals, decorated en suite. Gold pierced "Louis XVI" hands. M. 10'' ' , gilt brass, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the fitted box. In very good condition, with matching key. Dim. 58 x 34 mm.
