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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 345
?Pearl Sunburst? Balsiger & Fils a Genève. Made circa 1830. Very fine and rare, 18K gold and pearl-set pendant watch.
CHF 17,000 - 22,000
EUR 10,000 - 13,000 / USD 14,000 - 18,000
C. Two-body, hinged sprung bezel set with pearls and seed pearls, the back set with seed pearls and pearls in a radiating design. D. Gold with applied radial Roman numerals, outer minute markers, vari-colored gold foliate border, engine-turned center. Blued steel ?lozenge? hands. M. 32 mm., frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance, pierced and chased continental balance cock, silver regulator dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |