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Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
Marcks & Co. Ltd. Bombay & Poona, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900, the case by Ferrero, Geneva. Extremely fine, 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased diamond set, keyless minute repeating watch.
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band and bow chased with decoration, cover and back of green translucent enamel over engine-turning, inlaid with a rich decoration of old-cut diamonds in a floral pattern, the borders chased with decoration. Hinged gold cuvette partly engraved with foliage and flowers. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, the centre applied with a fine cast gold floral decoration. Blued steel "peur hands" . M. Glazed, 17-, gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.