Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
LOT 31
Abraham Colomby, Swiss, circa 1780. 17-carat gold and enamel paste set pair cased watch.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Double body outer case, with a diamond set chased bezel, a rose diamond inlaid enamelled portrait of a young lady painted on the back, blue enamelled rose diamond set border (slightly restored). Plain bassine polished inner case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set "Louis XVI" hands. Full plate gilt brass movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, an English style cock and a ruby endstone. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.
