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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 262
B. Poitevin, L. Girond Successeur, Fabricant, 22 rue Vivienne, Paris No 43637, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
USD 10,000 - 12,500
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram: " J.W." Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold " spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
