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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 299
?Paris Oignon? Josue Panier a Paris. Made circa 1710. Fine, gilt brass, single-hand oignon pocket watch with central winding.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,000 - 3,200 / USD 2,400 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,956
C. Two-body, back chased and engraved with strapwork and
foliage, foliate border and bezel, square hinge, loose ring pendant.
D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, inner quarterhour
ring. Blued steel "tulip" hand. M. 46 mm, winding from the
front only, frosted gilt full plate, divided Egyptian pillars, fusee
and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance, pierced
and chased cock decorated with inhabited foliage and a profile
mask, Tompion-type regulator with silver scale disc.
Movement signed.
Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-16 |
Good Rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-65-01 |
Good HANDS Original |