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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 465

François-H(ouet) Duchesne A Paris circa 1720.Fine silver "oignon" watch with silver cock and silver pillar heads.

C. Two-body, "oignon", polished with elaborate engraved initials on the back. D. White enamel, Roman numerals on raised cartouches, outer minute ring. Blued steel "poker" and "fleur de lis" hands. M. 46,5 mm, hinged, gilt full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with steel balance and short balance-spring, silver cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, Tompion type regulator.Signed on the movement.Diam. 57 mm.