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Geneva, Hotel Du Rhone, Apr 02, 2006
LOT 411
?French Oignon? Saintpere a Paris. Made circa 1710. Rare, French silver oignon watch with silver balance cock.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
108 1,300 - 2,600
Sold: CHF 1,888
C. Two-body, square hinge, polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals on raised enamel cartouches, inner quarterhour ring. Blued steel ?fleur-de-lis? hands. M. 45 mm, hinged, fire-gilt full plate, tall divided Egyptian pillars with silver tops, fusee and chain, verge escapement with brass balance and short balance spring, silver cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, Tompion-type regulator with pierced foliate feet and numbered regulation disc. Movement signed. Diam. 57 mm. To be sold without reserve
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-15-30-03 |
Good Slightly rusted Alterations HANDS Period |