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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 365
Rob. Best, Royal Exchange, London, No. 1033, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct gold and enamel watch.
CHF 3,600 - 4,000
USD 3,000 - 3,300
C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels with vine leaf decoration over a blue enamel ground ( slightly restored), the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "pear" bands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with column pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English cock. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
