Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Geneva, May 10, 2026

LOT 332

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 1,500

A fine and unusual, 18k yellow gold and enamel, manual wind scallop shell-form pendant watch with concealed dial beneath a spring-loaded cover. Both sides identically decorated with blue, black, and white enamel. Fixed suspension ring. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped
Movement: 3-6**

Good

Slightly oxidized

Repair required, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-72-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned, Switzerland

Model THE SCALLOP SHELL

Year Circa 1800

Caliber 18 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 16 gr.