Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Geneva, May 10, 2026

LOT 325

UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, THE SCALLOP SHELL, GOLD AND ENAMEL

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 19,900 - 39,700 / USD 2,600 - 5,100 / EUR 2,200 - 4,400 / JPY 404,000 - 810,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,500

A fine and unusual, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind shell-shaped spring-loaded pendant watch. The spring-loaded front cover opening to reveal the dial, both sides identically decorated with royal-blue and pale-rose enamel. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions. Blued-steel Breguet-style hands.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-19

Good

Dent(s)
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-04

Good

HANDS Later

Brand Unsigned, Switzerland

Model THE SCALLOP SHELL

Year Circa 1800

Caliber 21 mm. hinged, gilt brass full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock, polished steel endplate, index regulator.

Diameter 28 X 28 mm.

Weight 17 gr.