Sold for:
16,100 CHF
16,100 CHF
Troquon-MinonEtienne Boisson, Geneva, enamel probably from the workshop of Mussard V, circa 1710. Fine and interesting silver and enamel pair-cased watch with concealed erotic scene. 40.4 mm o, gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with mock penduum, double-footed cock.Signed on the dial.Diam. 55 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 124-125. Notes The June 1967 issue of Antiquarian Horology published a watch signed Boisson Lot Fils with a silver champlevé dial and an enamelled plaque on the back. Possibly the father or the son was Etienne.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31