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Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 12
Blondeau à Paris, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch.
HKD 14,000 - 18,000
USD 1,800 - 2,200
C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band, bezels, pendant and bow with floral chased decoration, the engine-turned back engraved with flowers and foliage (slightly worn). Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, " parachute" suspension, flat balance spring with regulator and bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs with pull twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
