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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 727
Not signed, Swiss, No. 3953, circa 1800. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl set, pair cased watch.
CHF 12,000 - 15,000
C. Outer gold double body with glazed back. Inner double body , Directoire with split-pearl set bezels and champlevé enamelled pendant, the back enamel panel centred with a fine split-pearl inlaid urn-shaped altar flanked by a young couple in classic dress, paying tribute to Cupid. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and star minute divisions. Gold skeletonised moon-hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm
