17,250 CHF
Clary, Swiss, No. 11011, circa 1790. "Demeter and Core" Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch in a glazed gilt brass protective case. Double body, Directoire, with split-pearl set bezels, the enamel back panel with a very fine painted scene, depicting Demeter and Core on a blue translucent ground over engine-turning. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 59 mm. including the glazed protecting case.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-04-24
