97th Auction
2018/5/12
Lot 246
Signed Julien Le Roy à Paris, 41 mm, 57 g, circa 1820
An attractive gold enamel verge pocket watch
Case: gold, translucent enamel. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
The case back has been finely ornamented with engine-turned pattern and translucent red enamelling in a frame of blue enamel with white petals, which is repeated on the front of the case. In the centre sits a white giant daisy. The rims on both sides are overlaid with a gold string; the band has enamelled sections alternating with beaded ones, which creates the effect of a wrapped band.
An attractive gold enamel verge pocket watch
Case: gold, translucent enamel. Dial: enamel. Movm.: full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
The case back has been finely ornamented with engine-turned pattern and translucent red enamelling in a frame of blue enamel with white petals, which is repeated on the front of the case. In the centre sits a white giant daisy. The rims on both sides are overlaid with a gold string; the band has enamelled sections alternating with beaded ones, which creates the effect of a wrapped band.
Sold
estimated
3.500—5.000 €
Price realized
4.500 €