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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 561
Not signed, Swiss, circa 1840. Very fine and rare pair of 18 ct. gold and enamel bangles, one with a "vinaigrette", the other with a built in watch.
CHF 13,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. Double body, with fine painted champlevé enamelled flowers over engine-turning and outer foliage and rocaille decoration, the spring loaded lids respectively disclosing the "vinaigrettte" or the watch. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals, the centre with floral decoration. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged 10"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 59 x 38 mm.
