9,775 CHF
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Very fine and elegant 18K gold, pearl-set slim watch. double body, entirely paved with graduated split-pearls in a shell pattern. Gold engineturned with split-pearl set Roman numerals on a matted chapter ring. Gold pierced "sun" hands. Hinged gilt brass, Hessen type flat caliber developed from that invented by Lepine, the going barrel secured by a bridge on the single plate, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-10-12