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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 459
Sep Bh a Wien, Austrian, circa 1850. Fine gold and enamel form watch designed as a double bass, with vinaigrette compartment.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 9,200
C.Two-part, back engraved with foliage and a musical score decorated in white enamel on a scarlet translucent enamel over engine turning ( restored), the cover en suite with pierced "F" holes, scarlet enamelled neck with black finger board, gold keys and wire strings. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Blued-steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat spring and regulator, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Interior also with vinaigrette compartment with star pierced cover. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 74 x 29 mm.
