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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 450
Vulcain, Swiss, No. 35415, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. two coloured gold hunting cased, diamond-set, Art-Nouveau, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 5,200 - 5,700
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", the polished back engraved with a monogram, the cover chased with a very fine diamond-set two coloured gold Art-Nouveau decoration of flowers ribbons and scrolls over a matt grormd. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. Gold engine-turned with Arabic numerals on a frosted chapter ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
