Swiss gold presentation watch for Persian market Circa 1890
- Kenmerk
- SA2871
- Diameter
- 47 mm
- Estimate
- € 25.000 - 50.000
- Price sold
- € 41.000
Gold enamel and full hunter cased lever watch
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A Swiss gold, enamel and diamond set presentation hunter cased pocket watch made for the Persian market, circa 1890. Nickel lever movement, bi metallic compensation balance, Wolf’s tooth winding. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. The front panel is centred by a polychrome enamel with a portrait of Naser al-Din Shah of Persia in an outdoor setting; the front panel is centred by a polychrome enamel portrait of Naser al-Din Shah of Persia in an interior, the reverse with the Lion and Sun crest of Persia, the surround with bouquets bordered on each side by polychrome enamel floral sprays.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: No name
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The portrait on the present watch is that of Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia. During his reign from 1846-1898, he became the first leader of his country to visit Europe. On the second of his three tours of Europe in 1873, he recorded his travels in a diary, later translated into several languages. Queen Victoria appointed him a Knight of the Order of the Garter during that trip. This watch features his portrait in finely painted polychrome enamel to the front and the Persian Lion and Sun crest to the reverse. This piece was likely commissioned as a gift to his hosts during travels.
Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: No name
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The portrait on the present watch is that of Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia. During his reign from 1846-1898, he became the first leader of his country to visit Europe. On the second of his three tours of Europe in 1873, he recorded his travels in a diary, later translated into several languages. Queen Victoria appointed him a Knight of the Order of the Garter during that trip. This watch features his portrait in finely painted polychrome enamel to the front and the Persian Lion and Sun crest to the reverse. This piece was likely commissioned as a gift to his hosts during travels.
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