Swiss watch is an eyecatcher
Eclipsed in price by a £150,000 pearl (News, ATG No 2369), the c.1810 Swiss gold automaton pocket watch shown below was at least as eye-catching at the Roseberys (25% buyer’s premium) jewellery and watches auction on November 20.
With an elegant 2in (53cm) diameter dial, the reverse displayed a three-colour gold scene automato…