11,500 CHF
Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1810. Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set, concealed dial form watch in the shape of a butterfly. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15 minute numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. 22 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved in a symmetrical pattern, rack and pinion regulator with silver.Dim. Length 34 mm, width 37 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 436-437.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31