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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 165
?The Black Cherry? Ant.(oine) Moilliet & Cie, Geneva, No.18204. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel urn form watch with concealed dial. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 1,600 - 2,200 / USD 2,000 - 2,800
Sold: CHF 1,298
C. Two-body, "fermée" type, the spring-loaded cover revealing the dial, both covers decorated with black enamel
and champlevé enamel butterfly, bird and dog, the top with blue enamel rosette. D. White enamel, Breguet
numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars,
fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain three-arm brass balance, continental
cock pierced and engraved, silver regulation dial.
Dial and movement signed.
Diam. 26 x 22 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-62 |
Fair |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-54-01 |
Good Service dial HANDS Original |