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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LOT 446

E. LeCoultre, Geneva No. 991, circa 1870. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold "cabriolet" keyless pendant watch with imrer case revolving on two pivots.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

C. Three body outer, "bassine et filets" , the bezel with engraved decoration, the back engraved with a monogram. Inner double body, revolving on two pivots, the back engraved with a monogram matching that of the outer case. D. White enamel frosted and polished with Roman numerals, the centre decorated with a snow star. Gold °spade' hands. M. Glazed 11"' 1/2, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the front plate beneath the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.


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Revolving in the outer case, this watch can be used as a hunter or as an open face.