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Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

LOT 205

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1795. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set watch.

C. Double body Directoire, the bezel with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with a fine painted enamel scene of a young couple of musicians, outer split-pearl inlaid decoration of champleve flowers and doves on the upper part, translucent enamel draperies below. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "half moon" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.