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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 190
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1790. Fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set slim watch.
CHF 7,500 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Double body, Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, pendant with paillonne enamelled decoration, the back panel of dark blue enamel, with a fine paillonne decoration of interlaced and stylised foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold skeletonised hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre with fusee and barrel passing through the back plate and secured by a semicircular bridge, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. hl very good condition. Diam. 52 nun.
