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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 526
Bovet, Fleurier, No. 589, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1840. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set centre second watch with special escapement.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
USD 16,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 21,850
C. Three body, Empire, the band with champlevé 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 engine-turned cuvette with a floral decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" bands. 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. 57 mm.
