5,750 CHF
The MandolinUnsigned, Genève, circa 1800. Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-and diamond-set watch with concealed dial, designed as a mandolin. Two-body, "fermée" type, the sound-board with cream champlevé enamel, gold wreath border, diamond-set sound-hole, the neck in alternating blue and white enamel straps, the vaulted back with alternating sections of translucent scarlet enamel over flinqué and translucent dark blue enamel panels with gold champlevé serpents, gold twist-wire strings with pearl-set pegs, gold suspension chain and gold pin. White enamel, Breguet numerals. Gold "spear" hands. 19,3 mm ø, hinged, gilt brass fullplate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock, silver regulator plate.Dim. 61 x 25 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-10-13
