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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 566
Not signed, Geneva, circa 1860. Fine gold, enamel and diamond set form keyless pendant watch designed as a butterfly on a flower
CHF 6,000 - 6,500
USD 5,000 - 5,500
C. Three part, realistically chased and engraved with petals, a gem-set butterfly with painted enamel wings set with diamonds is applied to the centre. The sprung loaded wings open from a button in the base to reveal the dial. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. M. 12"', frosted and gilt bar caliber with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 60 mm. overall. 35 mm. wide.
