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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 528
Not signed, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1850. Fine gilt metal and enamel pearl-set watch with special escapement.
CHF 2,000 - 2,500
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. Four body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of summer flowers on a beige ground. Hinged glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel fancy bands. M. Polished steel, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.
