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Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

LOT 131

Jon. Houillere, London, bearing the London Hallmarks for 1787. Fine 18 ct. gold repousse pair cased watch.

C. Double body outer, repousse with a mythological scene and chased with rocaille and floral decoration. Double body, bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English type cock . Signed on the back plate. Diam. 49 mm.