Lot 173

Brandt Genève, 68 x 52 x 17 mm, 77 g, circa 1860
A lady's prestigious gold enamel purse with concealed watch, studded with diamonds - with original tortoiseshell box
Case: gold, enamel, diamonds. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance.
The exquisite case has the form of a purse and opens up to show three cloth-lined compartments. Front and back are decorated with engraved floral motifs and lovingly chased ornamentation. The front has a hinged spring lid that conceals the watch. It is finely decorated with translucent cobalt blue enamel and engraved flower tendrils with diamonds representing the petals.

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