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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 428
Lépine, Horloger du Roy à Paris, circa 1775. Fine 18 ct. varicoloured gold, diamond-set quarter repeating watch.
CHF 2,800 - 3,200
USD 2,400 - 2,800
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Double body, Louis XVI with rose-diamond set bezel, the back engine-turned and chased with two coloured gold symbols of love and fidelity. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose-diamond set Louis XVI hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with column pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.
