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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 615

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine and unusual 18K gold, hunting cased pearl-set keyless pendant watch designed as a sun-flower.

C. Four body, massive, the large bezel pave with splitpears, the engraved centre disclosing the dial, the back chased realistically with leaves and petals. Gold cuvette. D. Small white enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel? 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Diam. 29 mm.