97th Auction

2018/5/12

Lot 169

Swiss, 47 mm, 70 g, circa 1770
An ornamental gold enamel verge pocket watch
Case: 18k gold, rims with white enamel decoration with golden dots, back with engine-turned pattern and translucent ruby red enamel. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
The simple decoration of this watch is characteristic of its time. Instead of showing an elaborate scene, portrait, or bouquet of flowers, it features a sophisticated engine-turned pattern with translucent red enamel.

Sold

estimated
1.6003.000 €
Price realized
1.900 €