Professor Engel's Bumblebee and Stars.
Thomas Engel in addition to being well-versed in the nuts & bolts of horology, the art of guilloche, goldsmithing etc. the Professor was adept in the artistry of enameling; though more-or-less self-taught (epitome of an autodidact), A.L Breguet was Thomas...
What an amazingly talented person.
I believe some of his pocket watches have been auctioned before by one of the auction houses. I recall coming across an auction that featured several Breguet looking pocket watches by a Professor. I cannot recall his name but what are the chances of there...
Professor Engel's Bumblebee and Leaves.
Example of Professor Engel's green enamel work: Thomas Engel No. VIII (Richard Daners one-minute tourbillon). Old auction text : screw-down engine turned back overlaid with translucent green enamel with very elegantly arranged gold paillon leaves . The wa...
Professor Engel's Three Fishes.
One of my favorite Thomas Engel enamel cases, three gold fishes on blue enamel; unfortunately the picture is the best I could locate which is a shame. ...