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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995

LOT 172

Haas Neveux & Cie., Geneva, No. 49742, circa 1920. Very fine and elegant, extra flat, 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless dress-watch.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,680

C. Three body, massive, "bassine pincée", polished, the back applied with an American eagle, emblem of the "Daughters of the Cincinnati". D. Mat gold with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.


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The Daughters of the Cincinnati 122 E 58th Street New York N.Y. 10022 Association founded in 1884 Women descendants of the officers of George Washington's Continental Army or Navy. "Works to preserve patriotic ideals and to award college scholarships to high school seniors who are daughters of commissioned officers of the armed services" Members: 550 Publications: Year Book Convention/Meeting: annual - New-York City, always in January