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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 545
Tiffany & Co., New York, No. 17446, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine and unusual Art-Nouveau keyless watch.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine" fully chased with ribbed interlaced flowing strapwork. Hinged glazed gold cuvette. D. Blue enamel with sprinkled gold dust with ribbed Arabic numerals echoing the pattern of the back. Gold knotted wavy bands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 48 mm.
