Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 203
Jean-Louis Bautte a Geneve, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold, extra slim watch with a Bagnolet calibre, in a fine tortoiseshell covered fitted box, with a gold male key,.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
C. Three body, "bassine pincee", the back engineturned with white and azure champleve enamel floral and foliage engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, eight jewels, Bagnolet inverted calibre with the free standing barrel and the train of wheel sunk in the single plate engraved on the reverse with a floral decoration. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Female winding squares. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.
