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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 379

The Cavalcade ?Breguet et Fils?, Swiss, circa 1820. Rare and interesting silver and enamel watch with concealed erotic scene.

HKD 45,000 - 60,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,500 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 92,000

C. Two-body, polished, with reeded bezels, the glass bezel of octagonal shape. D. Small, white enamel, Breguet numerals, eccentrically placed within a spring-loaded gilt plate chased with putti and courting doves. Gilt "fleur-de-lis" hands. Lifting the putti plate via a small lever protruding underneath the bezel at 3 o'clock reveals a large and finely painted on enamel scene depicting a couple on horseback, enjoying a frenetic cavalcade. M. 48 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock designed as a rosette.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 48 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01