Details
SWISS. A FINE GOLD AND ENAMEL MANDOLIN-FORM VERGE WATCH
unsigned, early 19th Century
with full-plate gilt-finished movement with pierced cock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals concealed within the mandolin-shaped case, decorated with floral motif and split-pearls, music notation to the band, and floral decoration to the reverse, with visible balance underneath gilt strings, with fitted box- 62mm long
unsigned, early 19th Century
with full-plate gilt-finished movement with pierced cock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals concealed within the mandolin-shaped case, decorated with floral motif and split-pearls, music notation to the band, and floral decoration to the reverse, with visible balance underneath gilt strings, with fitted box- 62mm long
Literature
A similar watch is illustrated in Antique Watches by Camerer Cuss, page 192, pl. 114