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Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993
LOT 117
Henri Grandjean, Locle, London, Swiss, No. 8409, made for the South American market, circa 1880. Fine 18ct. gold hunting cased, keyless indipendent dead beat center seconds watch.
ITL 4,000 - 4,500
USD 2,600 - 3,000
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", filly engraved with floral decoration. Gold cuvette engraved with foliage. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals and a gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed, 18-, gilt brass double train with differential winding, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. I ndependent seconds train operated by means of a button in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
