Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, THE MONGOLFIERE, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET TO PROMOTE MONTGOLFIER BROTHERS FIRST PUBLIC MANNED BALLOON FLIGHTS, THREE-COLOR GOLD WITH DIAMONDS AND COLORED STONES
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and unusual, three-color gold with diamonds and colored stone, manual wind open-face, key-winding pocket watch with polychrome painted enamel scene depicting an early public manned balloon flight, with a launch apparatus on a circular platform beneath the balloon. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals and outer Arabic five-minute numerals, winding aperture. Gold “Louis XV” hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-75-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Model THE MONGOLFIERE
Year Circa 1783
Caliber 31 mm., gilt full-plate, turned pillars, fusee barrel, verge escapement, pierced and engraved continental cock with brass capped polished steel end-piece, gilt three arm balance, flat hairspring, silver regulator dial
Diameter 40 mm.
Weight 47 gr.
Accessories Accompanied by the original box, small gold chain and gold watch key.
