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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 477. A yellow gold, pearl, diamond, and sapphire-set open faced miniature watch, Circa 1900.

A yellow gold, pearl, diamond, and sapphire-set open faced miniature watch, Circa 1900

Lot Closed

June 11, 04:53 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 6,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Dial: enamel, Roman numerals

Caliber: 8’’’ ligne

Case: yellow gold, diamond and sapphire-set, cuvette, hinged case back, with associated gold brooch decorated with diamond, cabochon sapphire and pearls

Case number: 32’208

Size: 19 mm diameter

Box: no

Papers: no

Miniature watches have presented watchmakers formidable challenges for centuries. The creation of a miniature watch, which should be no larger than 20mm, was a platform for Watchmakers to demonstrate their expertise by creating the most miniature of components.  The present watch is one such example.