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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 348

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Very fine 18 ct. gold, "Adam and Eve" automaton calendar watch.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

C. Double body Directoire , polished. D. Enamelled with a fine scene depicting the Garden of Eden, small eccentric white enamel chapter-ring with Breguet numerals and inner calendar ring; in a small aperture above, an enamelled scene of Adam and Eve, with a revolving serpent. GiIt pierced "pear" hands. M. Frosted and gilt, full plate with cylindrical Dinars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain jalance, pierced continental cock and ruby endstone. h 1 good condition. Diam. 56 mm.


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