Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, CONCEALED-DIAL FORM WATCH DESIGNED AS A SABOT SHOE, GOLD AND ENAMEL
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind key-winding pendant form watch designed as a sabot shoe. Hinged at the centre, with the back housing the watch. Upper section covered in translucent green enamel over flinqué, decorated with gold floral motifs, opening in blue enamel and gold trelliswork. Heel decorated with yellow and pink enamel stripes; toe in blue champlevé enamel with azure spots encircled in gold. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring and winding aperture between 1 and 2 o’clock. 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
Caliber 16 mm., hinged, gilt full-plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, and Continental cock pierced and engraved in six symmetrical patterns.
Length 50
Weight 18 gr.
Accessories Accompanied by the original box and original gold watch key in the shape of a shoe.
