1,534 CHF
“The Scallop Shell” Swiss, Geneva, No. 10617. Made circa 1810. Fine, 18K gold and enamel scallop shell-form pendant watch with concealed dial. To be sold without reserve Two-body, “fermée” type, shell-shaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically decorated with blue, red, white and black champlevé enamel. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic quarters. Gold “spade” hands. 21 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, silver regulation dial. Movement numbered. Dim. 33 mm x 35 mm. Property of a Swiss Gentleman
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-11-12
