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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 525
Bovet, Fleurier, No. 467, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1840.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
USD 16,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
C. Three body, Empire, the band with champlvé enamelled decoration, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of summer flowers on a blue ground. Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Polished steel, "Chinese" calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with polished steel escape wheel and three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
