19,550 CHF
Blanc l'Aine & Compagnie, Swiss, circa 1800. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, moon phase, slim centre second pearl-set watch with special escapement, in a gilt brass gilt protecting case. Double body Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, the back enamel panel painted with a pastoral scene from the Old Testament. Gilt brass glazed outer case. Hinged sli m gilt brass full plate, the barrel passing through the back plate secured by a bridge, virgule escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 60 mm. Notes Previously in the collection of the Time Museum, Rockford Illinois U.S.A., sold by Sotheby's in New York on 11 December 1986, lot 182.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-10-18