g79

c.1920 Extremely Rare Swiss Lapis, Quartz, Enamel, Silver and Ivory Annular Clock.

Miscellaneous / Novelty

Inv. #: g79

Maker: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Gubelin, Lucerne, 58,803. </span>

Circa: 1920

Price on request

A very rare early 20th century Lapis, silver, quartz, enamel and ivory annular clock by Gubelin, Lucerne. The circular polychrome enameled center depicts a picnic scene with the subjects engaged in the various pursuits of courting and is signed by the enameler, "E.O.Bischoff - d'après N. Lancret". Above and below has alternating sections of chamfered quartz and lapis bordered by bands of blue enamel or silver beading. The framework including the stylized feet is silver. The case is stamped, "58,803, 0.935, Gubelin, Lucerne, Swiss" and the original Moroccan leather case is also included.