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Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994
LOT 96
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold Bonapartist watch.
HKD 35,000 - 40,000
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
Sold: HKD 48,507
C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine turned, an engine-turned portrait of Napoleon, inside the back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed, 19"' gilt brass, highly unusual bar calibre, the bridges forming the name of the Emperor: "N.A.P.O.L.E.O.N.", with going barrel, 10 jewels, swan neck lateral lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
