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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 416

(Eugène LeCoultre), Swiss, circa 1915.Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel Art Deco dress watch in the shape of a Greek vase.

C. Two-piece, entirely in champlevé enamel, back centered by a Greek warrior carrying a white enamel shield, burgundy background, repeated enamel motifs on edges, bezels, bow and foot. D. Rectangular, silver, matte, champlevé Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis" and "poker" hands. M. 31 mm. (14'''), frosted gilt, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Punched with the maker's trademark and initials "PG" inside back cover.Dim. Height 52 mm., width 43 mm.