1089
Attributed to Piguet Meylan
應為Piguet Meylan，極度精美罕有，鍍金製鑲珍珠大三針二問懷錶，備微繪琺瑯、琺瑯錶盤，可歸為Jean-Abraham Lissignol之彩繪琺瑯作品，特為中國市場製造，約1800年製。
估價
HK$160,000–320,000
€17,400–34,900
$20,500–41,000
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製造商
Attributed to Piguet Meylan
年份
Circa 1800
錶殼號碼
5130
材料
Yellow gold, pearls and enamel
機芯
Manual, cylinder movement
尺寸
52mm diameter
簽名
Case numbered and stamped “FO” for Frères Oltramare, cuvette numbered, underneath bezel also numbered ‘5130’
完整圖錄內容
GOOD TO KNOW:
- Features a quarter repeating musical movement that still functions after more than two centuries
- Case maker Frères Oltramare, one of the best and most lavish case makers in the early 19th century
- Very well-preserved enamel work throughout the timepiece
- In the same collection for over 20 years
In striking contrast to its opulently adorned case, this distinguished timepiece reveals a dial of remarkable restraint. The white enamel surface is punctuated by Roman numerals formed with short, broad strokes, accompanied by a center seconds. This understated aesthetic is emblematic of pocket watches produced in the Empire style. The case, inspired by the whimsical design fashionable in the early nineteenth century, is highly distinctive and replete with charming embellishments.
This musical quarter-repeating Swiss pocket watch is a rare gem, distinguished by a beautifully hand-enamelled portrait of a shepherdess against a landscape background. The composition, with its finely rendered figure and rich palette, reflects the influence of Italian schools of painting, particularly those active in Tuscany during the nineteenth century or earlier, drawing inspiration from Renaissance masters. Housed in a gold gilt case, its bezel, pendant, and bow are set with half-pearls, while a finely executed enamelled cuvette adds to its decorative richness. Exceptionally executed, the enamel painting back panel and cuvette could possibly be attributed to Jean-Abraham Lissignol (1749-1819), one of the most important Geneva enamel miniature painters.
Beneath the richly decorated golden cuvette lies a movement preserved in exceptional condition for over two centuries. It comprises a gilt cylinder mechanism, featuring a three-arm balance and a pinned disc musical complication. The quarter repeater mechanism, activated by a gentle depression of the pendant, fills the air with melodious chimes, echoing the passage of time with grace.
The movement can be attributed to the workshop of the renowned watchmakers and goldsmiths Isaac-Daniel Piguet (1775-1841) and Philippe-Samuel Meylan (1772-1845), amongst Switzerland's foremost makers of musical and automaton watches mainly for the Chinese market. Within the caseback, the case maker’s mark “F.O.” is stamped inside a diamond-shaped cartouche, with the case number engraved beneath. Case maker Frères Oltramare is regarded as one of the best and most lavish case makers in the early 19th century.
This exceptionally circa 1800 timepiece was crafted for the Chinese market and remains remarkably well preserved. The case and cuvette retain crisp, legible numbers, even underneath the bezel, a testament to its careful preservation over more than two decades in a single collection. A significant artifact of early Swiss watchmaking, it embodies both the artistry and technical ambition of its era.
- Features a quarter repeating musical movement that still functions after more than two centuries
- Case maker Frères Oltramare, one of the best and most lavish case makers in the early 19th century
- Very well-preserved enamel work throughout the timepiece
- In the same collection for over 20 years
In striking contrast to its opulently adorned case, this distinguished timepiece reveals a dial of remarkable restraint. The white enamel surface is punctuated by Roman numerals formed with short, broad strokes, accompanied by a center seconds. This understated aesthetic is emblematic of pocket watches produced in the Empire style. The case, inspired by the whimsical design fashionable in the early nineteenth century, is highly distinctive and replete with charming embellishments.
This musical quarter-repeating Swiss pocket watch is a rare gem, distinguished by a beautifully hand-enamelled portrait of a shepherdess against a landscape background. The composition, with its finely rendered figure and rich palette, reflects the influence of Italian schools of painting, particularly those active in Tuscany during the nineteenth century or earlier, drawing inspiration from Renaissance masters. Housed in a gold gilt case, its bezel, pendant, and bow are set with half-pearls, while a finely executed enamelled cuvette adds to its decorative richness. Exceptionally executed, the enamel painting back panel and cuvette could possibly be attributed to Jean-Abraham Lissignol (1749-1819), one of the most important Geneva enamel miniature painters.
Beneath the richly decorated golden cuvette lies a movement preserved in exceptional condition for over two centuries. It comprises a gilt cylinder mechanism, featuring a three-arm balance and a pinned disc musical complication. The quarter repeater mechanism, activated by a gentle depression of the pendant, fills the air with melodious chimes, echoing the passage of time with grace.
The movement can be attributed to the workshop of the renowned watchmakers and goldsmiths Isaac-Daniel Piguet (1775-1841) and Philippe-Samuel Meylan (1772-1845), amongst Switzerland's foremost makers of musical and automaton watches mainly for the Chinese market. Within the caseback, the case maker’s mark “F.O.” is stamped inside a diamond-shaped cartouche, with the case number engraved beneath. Case maker Frères Oltramare is regarded as one of the best and most lavish case makers in the early 19th century.
This exceptionally circa 1800 timepiece was crafted for the Chinese market and remains remarkably well preserved. The case and cuvette retain crisp, legible numbers, even underneath the bezel, a testament to its careful preservation over more than two decades in a single collection. A significant artifact of early Swiss watchmaking, it embodies both the artistry and technical ambition of its era.