Lot 159

A collection of five small decorative pocket watches
Haas Neveux & Cie., Genève/Paris, Case No. 31762, 27 mm, 24 g, circa 1900
A small gold enamel pocket watch set with gemstones and the relief of a women's portrait - with matching gold enamel watch chain
Case: 18k gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, screw compensation balance.
In 1848 the brothers Leopold (1827-1915) and Benjamin (1828-1925) Haas, both knights of the Légion d'honneur, founded the ANCIENNE MANUFACTURE DES MONTRES HAAS & CIE in Geneva. The company excelled in unique and exceptional pieces and achieved its reputation with exquisite watches that pass for modern even today. Rare treasures such as the split second chronograph and beautifully wrought pocket and wristwatches were created in accordance with the manufacturer's fundamental motto of simplicity, technique and elegance. 1884 Haas changed their name to Haas Neveux & Cie, to communicate that new family members had taken positions in the company. At the same time the original logo of B.H. & Co. (for Benjamin Haas & Co) was changed to a small running hare and the letters HNC in an oval shape - representing the dynamic attitude of the company.

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