10,925 CHF
Bautte & Moynier à Genève, No. 35965, circa 1828.Very fine and rare 18K gold, pearl-set 'frosted' pendant watch. Double-body, the back, bezel, pendant, and bow with applied gold floral decoration set with graduated half-pearls. The clusters of pearls depicting flowers set in beaded settings. The entire surface beaded and chemically matted giving a frosted appearance. The edges and settings polished, giving a sparkling illusion on the matte background. Beaded and frosted like the case with polished gold applied Roman numerals, outer minute ring with star divisions, multicolored gold applied floral decration, gold Breguet hands. 15’’’ fire-gilded, 3/4 plate caliber, cylinder escapement, gold balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the movements.Diam. 44 mm. Notes A rare example of a watch in excellent condition from a maker of luxury timepieces.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-10-15
