A DIAMOND-SET ENAMELLED MINIATURE POCKET WATCH

Lot 56
01.05.2025 11:00UTC +01:00
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£ 12 600
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Lot 56 | A DIAMOND-SET ENAMELLED MINIATURE POCKET WATCH
Estimate value
£ 12 000 – 18 000
A DIAMOND-SET ENAMELLED MINIATURE POCKET WATCH
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND FOR THE IRANIAN MARKET, CIRCA 1895
The case set with an enamelled portrait of Sultan Muhammad 'Ali Shah (r.1907-09), the reverse with the words 'Malekeh Jahan' in diamond-set nastaliq against blue enamel, within a ring of diamonds, a button in the crown to release the catch, the watch face with the hours marked in Roman numerals with the seconds marked to the outer rim in western Arabic numerals, case number 366, movement number 34633, movement with balance wheel escapement, case stamped with makers mark of Société Général des Monteurs de boîtes en or' (active 1882-1933)
1in. (2.4cm.) diam.




Provenance

Collection of Prince Sultan 'Ali Mirza Qajar, grandson of Sultan Muhammad 'Ali Shah
Sold Kapandji Morhange, Paris, 19 April 2012, lot 251
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