87,500 HKD
The cornucopia Swiss. Made circa 1910. Fine and unusual 18K gold, enamel and diamond keyless brooch watch in the form of a cornucopia. Three-body, snap-on back with engraved monogramme of a lion holding a flag and the motto ‘Nil Desperandum’ textured cornucopia with diamond set rim and tip, floral decorated bezel with diamond highlights, floral decorated band, hinged winding crown, pin to the reverse. Enamel with black Breguet numerals and red 12, gilt outer minutes. Gold spade hands. Cal. 7’’’ (16 mm), rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Unsigned Dim 51 mm x 29 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-02-26
