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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 96
Barraud, Cornhill, London, No. 2981, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1800. Fine gold and enamel slim pearl set-watch.
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
C. Three body, Directoire, with split pearl-set bezels, the pendant with white and blue champlevé enamelled decoration in a strip pattern, back panel of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with Roman hour numerals ( slightly restored on the border). Gold "heart" hands with counterpoised seconds. M. Gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain steel four-arm balance, flat spring and regulator, the pierced cock built within the decorative gilt brass fret, engraved with flowers and foliage, covering the back plate. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.
