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Geneva, May 10, 2026

LOT 291

TERROT ET THUILLIER, SWITZERLAND, POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTING POCKET WATCH, GOLD AND ENAMEL

CHF 1,500 - 3,500

HKD 14,900 - 34,700 / USD 1,900 - 4,500 / EUR 1,650 - 3,800 / JPY 304,000 - 710,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 3,250

A fine, 18k yellow gold and enamel, manual wind open-face Key-winding pocket watch. The back painted on enamel depicting a romantic pastoral scene, showing a young couple seated outdoors — the man dressed in colorful courtly attire, while the woman gently touches his arm as he opens or displays a birdcage. A small dog rests at their feet.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-32

Good

Slightly restored
Movement: 3-8*

Good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Terrot et Thuillier, Switzerland

Year Circa 1750

Movement No. 19903

Caliber 34 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-armbalance, blued-steel balance spring, continental cock pierced and engraved in symmetrical geometrical pattern.

Diameter 43 mm.

Weight 76 gr.

Signature Dial and movement