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Swiss
A highly rare and attractive yellow gold openface pocket watch with white enamel dial and polychrome enamel painting and engraved dial made for the Chinese Market
Estimate
CHF5,000–10,000
€5,500–11,000
$6,300–12,700
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Manufacturer
Swiss
Year
Circa 1840
Case No
21777
Material
18K yellow gold and enamel
Calibre
Manuel, engraved, 13 jewels
Dimensions
56.5mm diameter
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Good To Know:
- Beautiful polychrome enamel caseback
- Very well preserved
The present pocket watch made for the Chinese market, combines mechanical intrigue with exuberant artistry. The gilt case, richly ornamented, is crowned by a finely painted polychrome enamel floral bouquet to the hinged back—an expression of refinement and export luxury tailored to its destination.
The domed enamel dial features slender Roman numerals and fitted with blued spoon-shaped hands. A sweeping centre seconds hand provides both visual dynamism and practical precision.
At its core lies an intricately chased gilt bridge movement, its surfaces engraved with confidence and depth, offset by vivid blued screws.
- Beautiful polychrome enamel caseback
- Very well preserved
The present pocket watch made for the Chinese market, combines mechanical intrigue with exuberant artistry. The gilt case, richly ornamented, is crowned by a finely painted polychrome enamel floral bouquet to the hinged back—an expression of refinement and export luxury tailored to its destination.
The domed enamel dial features slender Roman numerals and fitted with blued spoon-shaped hands. A sweeping centre seconds hand provides both visual dynamism and practical precision.
At its core lies an intricately chased gilt bridge movement, its surfaces engraved with confidence and depth, offset by vivid blued screws.