Swiss, Circa 1790, open face automated pocket watch, silver case, enameled roundels, 2 1/4"dia
Provenance:
Pieces of Time, London, England, 20 September 2001
The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois

With scalloped edge, engraved gold background on face, clock inset on face, Arabic numbers, wound and set by key on face, front crystal has holes to accommodate keys, two enamel painted circles on face, woman playing harp, and seated woman with flowers, front opens at hinge, pressing grey button underneath number 6 hinges watch to reveal works, inside back case engraved, "T13/ 10366" hand etched numbers, "1740/ 1630/ 1805." Needs attention. Missing minute and hour hands. No key. Unsure of current working order. Glass face a modern addition. Small gear loose and retained in case. Some wear and tarnish to case, typical of age and use.
Provenance: Pieces of Time, London, England, 20 September 2001 The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois