3,910 CHF
Swiss, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1780. Fine 18K gold diamond set half skeleton watch. Double body, Louis XVI with glazed back, the rose-cut set bezels engraved with formal decoration. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Rose-cut set Louis XVI hands. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, the fully skeletonised back plate applied with a fine rose-cut set floral and foliage decoration.Diam. 39 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-10-23