Sold for:
11,500 CHF
11,500 CHF
Geneve, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set folding lorgnette with a concealed watch, suspended from a gold chain. The watch is set in the handle, finely engraved on both sides with scrolled foliage, the cover with a blue flinque enamel, centered with a rose-diamond, inlaid floral decoration. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. Gilt brass, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Dim. 83 x 21 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1998-10-31
