• Christies auction house James Christie logo

    Sale 1348

    Important Pocket Watches and Wristwatches

    Geneva

    |

    12 November 2007

    Browse Sale
Previous Lot
Search
Next Lot
    • Swiss. A fine 18K gold and ena
    Lot 194

    Swiss. A fine 18K gold and enamel urn-shaped verge watch with original box

    UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1820

    Price realised

    CHF 18,750

    Estimate

    CHF 2,000 - CHF 3,000

    This lot is offered without a reserve

    Follow lot
    Add to Interests

    Swiss. A fine 18K gold and enamel urn-shaped verge watch with original box
    Unsigned, circa 1820
    With gilt-finished verge movement, chain fusée, engraved and pierced balance cock, the white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, concealed under the hinged stepped cover in the finely chased and multi-colour champlevé enamel urn-shaped case, unsigned
    40 mm. high

    Contact us

    • Contact Client Service

      info@christies.com

      New York +1 212 636 2000

      London +44 (0)20 7839 9060

      infoasia@christies.com

      Asia +852 2760 1766

    Lot Essay

    Accompanied by the original fitted burgundy leather presentation box.

    Other information

    Special Notice


    This lot is offered without reserve.


    Recommended features

      • 5 minutes with... Ernest Hemin
      • 5 minutes with... Ernest Hemingway’s pocket watch

        The story of the writer’s long association with the Ritz in Paris, and the watch he was given by the hotel’s owner

      • 10 Rolex references to die for
      • 10 Rolex references to die for

        Watch specialist Remi Guillemin selects the vintage Rolex watches that have electrified the market in recent years

      • What are the 10 most desirable
      • What are the 10 most desirable Patek Philippe references?

        John Reardon — Patek Philippe expert and Senior International Consultant for Christie’s Watches — attempts the impossible by naming his shortlist

      • What I’ve learned: Dr Andrew H
      • What I’ve learned: Dr Andrew Hildreth, watch expert

        The presenter of Christie’s Education’s online course on the history of watches reflects on concentric balance springs, ‘the Quartz crisis’ and Fidel Castro

      • Classic Week totals £54 millio
      • Classic Week totals £54 million in London

        The series of 15 sales was led by two exceptional predella panels by artist Giovanni di Paolo

      • Auction highlights of 2019
      • Auction highlights of 2019

        A look back at the standout moments, extraordinary objects and storied collections offered at Christie’s this year

Share
Email
Copy link