Bidspirit auction | (277) ROBIN À PARIS, ENAMELLED

(277) ROBIN À PARIS, ENAMELLED GOLD WATCH, CIRCA 1800 - Gold case, with a blue enamel coating on the concentrically guilloched back, painting showing a couple holding hands. Two rows of pearls surrounding the enamelled center, the bezel is also set with pearls. Back and bezel a total of 175 pearls, long enamelled Louis XVI bow, push-button to open the bezel. Gold hands in arrow shape. Movement in gilded brass, large plate with bridge for fusee and barrel, verge escapement, winding and hand setting with keys, balance cock drilled and engraved, signed: Robin à Paris. D: 52 mm, H: 13.8 mm, 65g In 2003, Prof. Curtit wrote in his expertise: Example in perfect condition and working order. Slight abrasion at the winding hole. Since then, the watch has been in a display case. SHIPPING TO THE USA IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO HIGH CUSTOMS FEES. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS AUCTION.