14,950 CHF
Altar of Love George Philip Strigel, B FHL, London, hall-marked 1793-94, enamel attributed to the Workshop of G. M. Moser. Very fine 22K gold and painted on enamel, diamond-set watch in a protective case. Protective: two-body, polished, glazed on the back.Inner: by "IWS", two-body, spring-loaded, back centered withvery finely painted on enamel medallion depicting a youngwoman at the altar of love, two cherubs in the foreground, onelighting a fire in the heart on the altar, a quiver with love arrowsat the side, frame of white enamel dots resembling pearls,translucent Imperial blue enamel border over engine-turning,bezels with white and blue enamel rings, the front one set withdiamonds, the pendant set with a good-sized diamond. hite enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions,winding aperture at 4 o’clock. Diamond-set Louis XV hands. 5 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars,fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance with flat bal-ancespring, single-footed cock with diamond endstone.Signed on the movement.Diam. 46 mm. Notes George Philip Strigel (1718 -1798). Was made an honorary Freeman of the Clockmaker’s Company on April 2, 1781. This was an honor reserved for those whom the Company believed could help advance its interests, either because they wielded particular influence or by virtue of their social position. Strigel was established in Pimlico, in Stafford Row, near Buckin-gham Gate. He was watchmaker to Queen Charlotte, the wife of
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-04-24
