Swiss 18K varicoloured gold decorated pocket watch Circa 1830
- Kenmerk
- TA1640
- Diameter
- 45 mm
- Estimate
- € 9.000 - 15.000
- Price sold
- € 11.150
Gold watch decorated with amethyst-set and granulation
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A very fine and rare Swiss, 18K varicoloured gold, amethyst-set, granulation decorated pocket watch, circa 1830. A half open faced watch, entirely decorated graduated granulation forming shells and rosettes, set with graduated amethysts, front bezel en suite with amethysts and applied granulations. Gold dial brushed chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions, engine-turned centre and dial mask. Blued steel Breguet hands. A hinged, frosted gilt full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Signed: No Name
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This watch is a particularly fine example of the granulation technique of decoration and has been preserved in mint condition. Granulation, a technique using tiny beads of gold, was employed – and probably invented – by the ancient Etruscans, who created jewellery that was highly sought-after throughout the Mediterranean. The watch employs true granulation which is rare. Most watches from the period using this method employed a technique in which ready to- apply gold beads were soldered onto the surface, thereby forming the desired pattern.
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A very fine and rare Swiss, 18K varicoloured gold, amethyst-set, granulation decorated pocket watch, circa 1830. A half open faced watch, entirely decorated graduated granulation forming shells and rosettes, set with graduated amethysts, front bezel en suite with amethysts and applied granulations. Gold dial brushed chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions, engine-turned centre and dial mask. Blued steel Breguet hands. A hinged, frosted gilt full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Signed: No Name
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This watch is a particularly fine example of the granulation technique of decoration and has been preserved in mint condition. Granulation, a technique using tiny beads of gold, was employed – and probably invented – by the ancient Etruscans, who created jewellery that was highly sought-after throughout the Mediterranean. The watch employs true granulation which is rare. Most watches from the period using this method employed a technique in which ready to- apply gold beads were soldered onto the surface, thereby forming the desired pattern.
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