Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 201
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Very fine and elegant 18K gold, pearl-set slim watch.
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 9,775
C. double body, entirely paved with graduated split-pearls in a shell pattern. D. Gold engineturned with split-pearl set Roman numerals on a matted chapter ring. Gold pierced "sun" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, Hessen type flat caliber developed from that invented by Lepine, the going barrel secured by a bridge on the single plate, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.
