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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 156
?Love Trophy? Vauchez A Paris. Made circa 1780. Very fine, thin, 20K gold and painted on enamel, lady?s pendant watch. 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. Two-body, "Louis XVI", the back with an oval medallion painted on enamel with Cupid, a dove, a quiver with
love arrows, the altar of love in the foreground, border with green and white enamel leaves. D. White enamel,
radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals, winding aperture at 3. Gold ?Louis
XVI? hands. M. 23 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement,
brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock with polished steel endplate, index regulator.
Dial and movement signed.
Diam. 28 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |