A combined tour-de-force of the goldsmith’s, jeweller’s, enameller’s and watchmaker’s art, the watch movements fitted into the pistol handle are among the smallest ever constructed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This enchanting and exquisite gold flintlock pistol form perfume sprinkler watch is a superb example of the fascinating ‘montre de fantasie’ made by the exceptional goldsmiths working in Geneva in the opening years of the 19th century. Movement: Manual, gilt brass, verge escapement, chain fusée, pierced and chased balance cockĭial: White enamel, concealed behind circular covers at the end of the handle, opening via a concealed button in the bandĬase: Flintlock pistol-shaped gold case, grips overlaid with translucent scarlet enamel over engine-turned background, set with pearl-set gold masks, split pearl-set lower and upper edges, centred by split-pearl framed gold plates finely chased with a hound on one side and a stag on the reverse, the top edges set with half pearls, gold matted and engraved hammer, the head of the flint arm engraved with lion's head, engraved rounded gold flint nut, agate flint, blue enamelled octagonal barrel decorated with engraved gold stylized foliage simulating damascene work, pearl-set tip, the perfume is spread through the pistils of the gold tulip with enamel petals, released by the percussion of the hammer when the trigger is depressed, with gold slide underneath to retreat into the barrel, 107.5 mm. AN EXTREMELY RARE, IMPORTANT AND VERY FINE GOLD ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET FLINTLOCK PISTOL-FORM PERFUME SPRINKLER WITH CONCEALED WATCH, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET Libraries may request that orders be shipped with an invoice.ATTRIBUTED TO MOULINIÉ, BAUTTE & CIE. All items are returnable within 72 hours of receipt with prior notification if found to be not as described safe return shipment is the client's responsibility. All items are in very good or better condition unless otherwise stated major defects are noted. Canadian residents are subject to applicable taxes. All shipments valued at over $200 must be shipped via Canada Post or courier. We ship once a week with USPS, if you need an item fast, we may have use Canadapost or a courier if you just missed our ship date for USPS parcels. If your book order is heavy or oversized,, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Our shipping matrix represents the minimum charge for a low value item weighing under 1 kg. All orders are carefully and solidly packaged and are shipped in a timely manner. Shipping, handling, and insurance charges are extra. All prices are net in US dollars and subject to change.
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