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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 660
Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1830.Fine and rare silver medal fitted with a watch.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,400 - 3,000
C. Two-body, the front in relief depicting St. George slaying the Dragon with an aperture for the dial, the back, also in relief, shows Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:24), coin-edge. D. Silver, eccentric, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, florally engraved center. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 38,.2 mm, very thin (2 mm) early bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance-spring, female winding.Diam. 43 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 4 - 5* |
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Dial: 3 - 21 - 01 |
Notes
It is rare to find so early a watch in a coin or medal.