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Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
LOT 301
Le Phare, Swiss, circa 1914. Fine and rare niello silver, keyless quarter repeating watch, specially made for centenarian anniversary of Cantonal shooting contest of Geneva.
HKD 19,000 - 22,000
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 23,000
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" fully decorated with laurel garlands, the coat of arms of Geneva with the inscription: "Tir du Centenaire 1814-1914. Silver cuvette engraved with the symbols of Geneva City. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, inner red Arabic ring for the hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 24 jewels, 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. 54 mm.
