26,450 CHF
Playing at Thread the NeedleF. L. Godon, the enamel painting attributable to the workshop of J-L Richter, Geneva, circa 1820.Very fine and rare elliptical 18 ct. gold and enamel snuff box with concealed watch Shield-shaped, white enamel circle on a blue ground, Breguet numerals, small azure circle at the bottom with an index regulator. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Shield-shaped, gilt brass full plate, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator extendingto the dial.Signed on the movement, box stamped with later French gold marks.Dim. 96 x 26 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 462-463. Notes Godon François LouisFor a biography, see lot 128.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31
