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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 316
Allegre, Toulon, circa 1830. Rare 18 ct.gold and enamel quarter-repeating watch with special escapement and erotic decoration.
CHF 20,000 - 24,000
Sold: CHF 36,800
C. Four body, massive, with cast floral bezels, back panel enamelled with a soldier making love, not war, in a thoroughly exhibitionist manner. D. Engine-turned gold with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "moon" hands. M. 20"' frosted and gilt bridge caliber, 8 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement with plain gilt balance, flat balance spring parachute and Breguet type compensation curb. Repeating on gongs by means of the push pendant. With stone set tipsy key and short chain. In good condition. Diam. 50mm.
