Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, LORGNETTE FORM-WATCH WITH PEARLS, GOLD AND ENAMEL
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A fine and rare, 18k yellow gold, enamel and pearls, manual wind lorgnette-form watch with concealed dial. Cover decorated with Royal blue flinqué enamel (translucent enamel over guilloché engine-turning), with a spring-loaded panel set with pearls forming floral motifs, opening to reveal the dial. Hinged lorgnette released by a catch in the side; gold suspension ring. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet 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 1850
Case No. 171
Caliber 31 × 17 mm., rectangular-shaped with cut corners, gilt-brass, 4 jewels, going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance with blued steel flat balance spring and polished steel index regulator.
Length 84
Width 23
Weight 50 gr.
Accessories Accompanied by the original box, watch key.
