June 7 & 8, 2023 Fine and Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/7/2023
18k yellow gold Ludwik Amralys, Krakow, open face pocket watch with beautiful hand painted full length portrait of Polish military leader and engineer Thaddeus Kosciuszko in enamel. Circa 1800's. Case marked "M&B, 2292, 18K" inside back cover and "No, 2292, Ludwik Amralys, Krakowie" on cuvette. Movement unmarked. Includes 2" chain and a lovely steel and gold key with a two sided rotating jeweled top. The stones appear to be garnet and green onyx. Faint hairline cracks to dial between 1 and 2 o'clock. Includes a celluloid half-shell case to protect enameled portrait. Not running.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Case: 1 - 3/4" x 1/2" x 2".
Case Material
18K Yellow Gold.
Case Type
Open Face, Hand Engraved.
Dial
White Enamel, Single Sunken.
Subsidiary Dials
Constant Seconds.
Movement
Key Wind, Key Set.