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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 395

Swiss, made for the Islamic market, circa 1850. Very fine and extremely rare 18K gold and enamel diamond-set folding lorgnon with concealed watch and miniature compartment, accompanied by a gold ratchet Breguet type key.

HKD 90,000 - 110,000

EUR 9,500 - 12,000 / USD 12,000 - 14,000

C. Predominately in translucent red enamel over flinqué, the covers with diamond-set frames decorated with diamond-set flowers, the front housing the watch, the back a compartment for a miniature, translucent scarlet enamel handle with diamond-set thumb piece, small pushbutton in handle releasing spectacle glasses, another, diamond-set releases the watch cover. D. White enamel, Islamic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. Circular, 20 mm (9???), frosted gilt bar caliber, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring.Dim. Length 96 mm, width 23 mm, thickness 21 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The present lorgnon differs from the others in terms of its size and its decoration, as well as its miniature compartment. It is punched with a maker?s mark which is barely legible and appears to bear the initials ?CD? in a lozenge.