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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 477
Not signed, Geneva, made for the Turkish market, circa 1800. Extremely rare and fine 18 ct. gold, diamond-set quarter repeating ring-watch with visible balance.
CHF 13,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 12,500
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. Two parts, the rectangular watch with cut-out corners and rose-diamonds set bezel, the back with a sliding panel disclosing the winding and setting holes. D. Small white enamel,with Turkish numerals. Blued steel hands. Balance aperture below the dials. M. Gilt brass rectangular inverted full plate with cylindrical pillars, inset bells, going barrel, cylinder escapement, diamond-set three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on bells with slide in the bezel. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 22 mm.
