Important collector's watches, wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 601
Golay-Leresche, enamels signed ?G(eorges) A(nnen)?, circa 1860. Very fine gold and painted on enamel articulated bracelet.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,100 - 5,500 / USD 3,600 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 7,475
Six graduated oval medallions, each painted on enamel with landscapes: Rosenlaui, Chillon, St. Martin, Geneva, Wetterhorn. All in gold matte frames joined by gold flower links, matted gold three-link clasp. Signed on the reverse of each enamel G A. Dim. Length 19 cm., width 33-37 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Notes
Golay-Leresche
A well known company established by Auguste Leresche and Louis Golay. Between 1848 and 1858 Henri-Robert Ekegrèn worked for them. Among other things, they made repeaters, enameled lorgnons with watches, bracelets, etc.
Georges Annen,
Mentioned as a watchmaker and enamel painter in Geneva from 1842 to 1879.
?Dictionnaire des Horlogers Genevois?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, 1998.