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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 164
?The Apple? Swiss, Geneva. Made circa 1810. Fine and rare, 18K gold, champlevé and painted on enamel apple form watch with concealed dial. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,300 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,400
Sold: CHF 1,652
C. Two-body, ?fermée? type, entirely decorated in tones of blue and green, with flowers in champlevé enamel, and a
painted on enamel fly, the spring-loaded top opening to reveal the dial, twisted gold wire stalk. D. White enamel,
Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 21 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate,
cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain three-arm
brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock, regulation dial.
Diam. 25 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-45-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |