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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 505
Etienne Melly a Paris, No. 202, circa 1785.Very fine, large 18K gold and enamel, watch with glazed protective case.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 4,800 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Two-body, "Louis XVI", very finely chased, engraved and enameled, the back with a rose with translucent green enamel leaves, a translucent imperial blue enamel frame with gold paillon decoration, borders and spring-loaded bezel decorated en suite. Outer: two-body, gilt brass, back glazed. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute dot divisions, five-minute Arabic markers. Gold "beetle and poker" hands. M. 57 mm, hinged, gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, vrge escapement plain brass balance with flat balance-spring, continental cock.Signed on the movement.Diam. 74 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 48 |
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Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |