2,756,250 JPY
Zenith, Swiss, circa 1900. Exceptional 18 ct. gold anci enamel hunting cased "Art Nouveau" keyless watch with chronograph, in fitted case. Four body, massive, "bassine variée", band and bow fluted and over chased with oak leaves, cover encircled with rings of azure blue and opaque white enamel (small repair), enclosing a very finely painted scene of two maidens decolletée drawing water from a fountain (initailled LRD). The back enamelled "sous fondant" on chased and guilloche ground with tulip leaves, fuschia and ivy on pearl grey ground. White enamel, Arabic chapters, outer minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and 30- minute instantaneous recording. Frosted and gilt 3/4 plate, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet spring with cam index. Visible chronograph work with push piece in band. Signed dial and movement. In virtually perfect condition. Diam. 53mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1990-12-15
