2203
Rare enamel pocket watch
Jean de Choudens, Jean Pierre and Ami Huaud, Geneva, 2nd half 17th century
copper, gilt, enamel painting; enamel dial probably with Aphrodite with Ares, Caritas Romana on the back, inside and outside with encircling landscape painting, outside inscribed "Les deux frères Huaut pintre de son A. E. de B. a Berlin"; one-hand, verge escapement with chain and fusee; enamel restored in places
dm. 3.95 cm (case)
Literature
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World. 1, London 1947, p. 58
cf. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, inv.no. "2361:1&:2-1855"
cf. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, inv.no. "17.190.1414a, b"
Estimate: € 1.500 - 3.000
Hammer price: € 10.000
Auction is closed.