Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2579BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 14, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Two Miniature Viennese Enamel Boudoir Timepieces, early 20th century, both Rococo-style, cartouche-shaped, with enamel faceplates painted with scenes of courting couples, one with frame topped by Cupid and doves, ht. 4, wd. 3, the other with floral frame, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 2 3/8 in.
Estimate $600-800
the floral framed example with later mid-20th century watch movement, and a few small hairline cracks to enameling.
the other lacking glass over movement, and one hand.