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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 469
Twyford, London, Swiss, made for the English market, circa 1830. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearlset oval pill-box, the lid with a built in watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 5,000 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 19,550
C. Five body, the band and back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the borders with azure champleve enamelled decoration, gold initiais: "E.C.D.", on the band, the bezel with inlaid split-pearls and laurel leaf decoration on a blue ground. Hinged gold cuvette and intern cover. D. Gold of azure enamel, the blue chapter ring with Roman numerals, star pattern decoration and balance aperture. Gold pierced " fleurs de lys" hands. M. Inverted gilt brass full plate with going barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm rose-diamond set visible balance with flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the back plate. In very good conditions with a gold agate set key. Dim. 43 x 31 mm.
