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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 573
Not signed, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold keyless fob watch with two enamel portraits, in original fitted box.
CHF 2,200 - 2,600
USD 1,800 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 2,530
C. Four body, massive, "pommes et filets" the back with a grey, white blue and red champlevé enamelled monogram "J.P.C.A." on amati ground, the painted enamel portrait of a gentleman in a secret compartment. Gold cuvette with a painted enamel portrait of a lady, engraved inside with a dedication: A notre fille et petite fille. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 11 '/2", gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight lire lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. h1 very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.
