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Lot 143
Swiss. A highly rare and unusual 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set butterfly form watch, made for the Turkish market
UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1820
Closed16 May 2011
Price Realised
CHF 42,500
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Specialist note
With a short length of gold chain and gold and floral enamel decorated key.
Form watches made for the Turkish market are extremely rare and are generally known in the shape of a nanga, an ancient form of a harp. To the best of our knowledge, the present example is the only pendant watch in the shape of a butterfly destined for an Ottoman dignitary and most likely manufactured by special order to have appeared at public auction.
Form watches made for the Turkish market are extremely rare and are generally known in the shape of a nanga, an ancient form of a harp. To the best of our knowledge, the present example is the only pendant watch in the shape of a butterfly destined for an Ottoman dignitary and most likely manufactured by special order to have appeared at public auction.