14,375 CHF
Perseus' HelmetUnsigned, Geneva, circa 1810. Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel concealed dial form watch in the shape of a helmet. Two-body, spring-loaded to reveal the dial, the helmet in predominantly dark blue opaque enamel decorated with a winged horse on both sides with gold leaf decoration, the brim also in enamel with gold decoration, gold chin-strap. 20.5 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved with rdial scrolling, rack and pinion regulator withsilver plate.Dim. Height 28 mm, width 40 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 426-427. Notes The winged helmet is an attribute of Perseus. When he slew Medusa, the winged horse Pegasus sprang from her dead body.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31