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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 430
Barancourt à Paris, No. 426, bearing the Paris hallmarks for 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set watch.
CHF 2,600 - 3,000
USD 2,200 - 2,500
C. Double body, Louis XVI with split-pearl set bezels, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer minute ring in the manner of Lepine. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.
