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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 606
Doves and FlowersVoumard, Locle, No. 904, circa 1840.Very fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set center-seconds watch with special escapement, made for the Chinese market.
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
USD 18,200 - 21,200
C. Double-body, "Chinese" type, the back enamel panel finely painted with a couple of doves, symbolizing true love with summer flowers over a pink ground in the manner of Louis Dufaux, gold engine-turned bezel hinged to the movement ring, pendant and bow inlaid with split pearls, scarlet and blue champlevé enameled decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "spoon" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese caliber with free-standing barrel, ruby duplex escapementwith steel escape wheel, plain polished steel three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance-spring.Signed on the movement.Diam. 58 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |