17,250 CHF
Not signed, Geneva, made for the Turkish market, circa 1800. Extremely rare and fine 18 ct. gold, diamond-set quarter repeating ring-watch with visible balance. Two parts, the rectangular watch with cut-out corners and rose-diamonds set bezel, the back with a sliding panel disclosing the winding and setting holes. Small white enamel,with Turkish numerals. Blued steel hands. Balance aperture below the dials. Gilt brass rectangular inverted full plate with cylindrical pillars, inset bells, going barrel, cylinder escapement, diamond-set three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on bells with slide in the bezel. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 22 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1995-04-22
