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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 466
Jas. Gudin, Geneva, No. 22905, circa 1840. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, "cabriolet" pair cased watch.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 3,300 - 4,000
C. Outer three body, bezel and back with engraved foliage decoration over a green ground, the back with a finely painted mountain landscape, with a water fall. haler four body, the bezels engraved with a foliage decoration, the back decoration matching that of the outer case and centred with two maiden in folk costumes ( slightly restored). Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border and engraved with technical details. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the centre with a floral decoration. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 13'/2 ", gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 15 jewels, swan neck Swiss lateral lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition.
