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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 462
Not signed, No. 1817, Geneva, circa 1810 Fine and rare pearl-set gold and enamel form watch designed as a mandolin with visible balance, in original fitted red leather box.
CHF 14,000 - 16,000
USD 11,500 - 13,500
C. Twopart, the ribbed back decorated with panels of guilloche and blue, white and black enamel with leaves and flowers, blue enamelled sound board with leaf decoration, pearl-set on the border and to the sound hole, azure and white enamelled key board and scarlet enamel head with pear-set pegs and wire strings, chain suspension. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental gilt brass cock. Numbered on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 59 x 26 mm.
