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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 155

?The Leaf? Henry Capt & Boyer, Geneva, No. 19621. Made circa 1860. Fine, lady's pendant form-watch designed as a leaf. To be sold without reserve

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,200 / USD 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 1,652

C. Four-body, hinged, "fermé", repousse, realistically shaped like a leaf with stem, engraved details. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 26 mm., frosted gilt, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and cuvette signed, movement signed "H. Capt A GENEVE". Dim. 49 x 38 mm. Property of a Swiss Gentleman


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-43-01

Good

HANDS Original