13,750 HKD
Cloisonne enamel, snake charmer ImHof, Swiss, No. 692029. Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual rectangular gilt-brass keyless mantel timepiece with decorative enamel dial To be sold without reserve Rectangular, polished and satin finish on a matching curved base, the upper and sides mounted with demi-chain link decoration, reverse secured by 6 screws. Rectangular, mottled rouge with central gilt star pattern, orange dot markers within brass collets, applied 12, 6 and 9 numerals, dial flanked by a resting lady under a tree and a snake charmer playing a mandolin. Brass baton and moon hands. Nickel-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting. Movement and dial signed, case numbered. Dim. 15.8 x 7.8 cm. Notes The coiled snake or dragon form played an important role in early Chinese culture and is a symbol of wisdom and beauty.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-10-09
