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Lot Essay
Extremely rare and produced in very small numbers, Eska cloisonné enamel watches have become novelty timepieces for the astute and determined collector. These watches have risen to fame much in part due to their dial manufacturer: Stern Frères.
Stern Frères employed the best micro-artisans the world has ever seen including renowned artists such as Marguerite Koch and Nelly Richard. Executed with extreme clarity and attention to detail, these enamel dials were scarcely produced due to their painstakingly intricate nature, high failure rate, and long processing time. The back of the dial is signed 64★53, with the 64 denoting Eska, the star for Stern Frères, and 53 for the order number.
The present dial depicts a map of the Eastern Hemisphere, set against a fantastic blue background that further enhances the contrasting cloisonné partitions. Housed in an 18k pink gold case with fancy lugs and a bumper-automatic movement, this watch has serious presence and will make an excellent cornerstone in any watch collection.
Stern Frères employed the best micro-artisans the world has ever seen including renowned artists such as Marguerite Koch and Nelly Richard. Executed with extreme clarity and attention to detail, these enamel dials were scarcely produced due to their painstakingly intricate nature, high failure rate, and long processing time. The back of the dial is signed 64★53, with the 64 denoting Eska, the star for Stern Frères, and 53 for the order number.
The present dial depicts a map of the Eastern Hemisphere, set against a fantastic blue background that further enhances the contrasting cloisonné partitions. Housed in an 18k pink gold case with fancy lugs and a bumper-automatic movement, this watch has serious presence and will make an excellent cornerstone in any watch collection.