13,800 CHF
Geneva, circa 1800. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel pearl-set medallion pendant watch with elaborate matching gold and enamel chain. Two body, back with doves and flowers against azure champlevé enamel, enamel bezel, set in the center of a delicate plate decorated with filigree gold birds and whole pearls, flower vase, framed by string of graduated pearls alternating with enameled laurel leaves. 22 mm., hinged, gilt brass set in cut protective ring, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, one-footed lightly engraved solid cock.Chain punched with later French import mark.Dim. 67 x 45 mm, chain length 28 cm. Notes A similar watch by Leonard Bordier, from the collection of Lord Sandberg, was sold by Antiquorum on March 31,2001, lot 45.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-10-11
