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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
Truitte & Mourier à Genève, circa 1775.Very fine 22K varicolored gold, dumb and à tact quarter-repeating watch.
C. Double-body, Louis XV, the bezel chased with floral decoration, the back chased in three-colored gold with a scene of classical ruins, reminiscent of a pen and ink drawing in the Yale Center for British Art. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance-spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece.Repeating on a bell with optional dumb repeating lever and à tact thumb piece.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 43 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3 - 21* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |