140,300 HKD
Unsigned, Geneva, the enamel probably by Pierre Huaud the father, circa 1660. Very rare and fine 20 ct. gold and enamel watch. Double body bassine with split-bezel and loose-ring pendant, the enamelled back painted with a fine scene of the Holy family, the frieze of the band with four small landscapes. The enamel backing inside the case with a finely painted landscape, a castle on the background. Enamel with Roman numerals on a white chapter ring, the center painted with a scene of the Holy family. Much later hinged full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and garnet end-stone. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm. Notes The case of this watch is extremely slim for the period. The painted enamel scene is stil) very musch inspired by the style of the Blois enamelers, but the proper Pierre Huaud's technique of "pointillé", clearly already appears and marks the transition.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1993-06-10