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Geneva, Nov 08, 2026

LOT 321

UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, CONCEALED-DIAL FORM WATCH DESIGNED AS A HANDBAG WITH A PHOTOGRAPH COMPARTMENT, GOLD AND ENAMEL

CHF 3,800 - 7,500

HKD 35,300 - 71,000 / USD 4,500 - 9,000 / EUR 4,000 - 8,000 / JPY 720,000 - 1,430,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 4,536

A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind key-winding, concealed-dial form watch in the shape of a handbag, with a photograph compartment. Front modelled as a handbag with a lock, with front and back decorated with two straps in blue enamel and stylised engraved fleur-de-lys. Hinged gold cuvette; inside the back cover, a hinged frame for a photograph. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands.

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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 1870

Caliber 26 × 22 mm., heart-shaped gilt-brass bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring and index regulator.

Diameter 33 X 26 mm.

Weight 46 gr.

Accessories Accompanied by the original box, a gold chain with a gold and enamel watch key, and a gold and enamel seal.