3,450 CHF
Unsigned, French, circa 1875. Fine 18K gold keyless watch made in the Louis XV style. wo-body, Louis XV, back chased with Cupid holding a net, surrounded by flowers and leaves, bezel chased with floral motifs, extended hinge, revolving pendant constituting the winding mechanism. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with large five-minute Arabic markers. Gilt "Louis XV" hands. Notes During the Napoleon III period, there was a revival of the Louis XV style. Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and many others made watches in the Louis XV style.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-04-12