Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, FORM WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF A MANDOLIN, GOLD AND ENAMEL
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind key-winding mandolin-form watch with concealed dial. Soundboard chased and overlaid with translucent royal blue enamel to the front, gold engraved with a seated cherub. Vaulted case back decorated with alternating sections of red, pale blue, black and yellow champlevé enamel, with applied gold flowers and foliate decoration. Wire strings and gold suspension chain. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gold hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year Circa 1810
Movement No. 2266
Case No. 2266
Caliber 18 mm., matte gilt full plate, fuse and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, continental balance
Diameter 56 X 25 mm.
Weight 21 gr.
Accessories Accompanied by the original box, a small gold chain, and a gold and turquoise watch key in the form of a bird.
