14,950 CHF
Abraham Colomby, Geneve, No. 9525, circa 1765. Very fine gold and diamond-set watch with enamel simulating bloodstone, accompanied by orig-inal matching chatelaine. Two-body, Louis XV, the back in green and red enamel sim-ulatingbloodstone, diamond-set rose gold floral appliqués,border and bezels in repoussé scrolling pattern, pronouncedhinge, diamond-set thumbpiece. Chatelaine: four links, goldspoon, all links in enamel en suite with the case, all with dia-mond-set appliqués, two gold chains, one for the key, the otherfor a seal. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outerminute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, windingaperture at 3 o’clock. Gold "Louis XV" hands. 27 mm,hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with pentagonal baluster pillars,fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat bal-ancespring, single footed cock with steel endpiece.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 35 mm, length with the chatelaine 175 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-04-24
