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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 121

Attributed to Pierre Simon Gounouilhou, Geneva. Made circa 1820. Very fine, oblong octagonal, 18K yellow gold and pearl-set brooch watch with visible balance.

CHF 7,500 - 9,500

USD 7,500 - 9,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500

C. Rectangular with canted corners, pearl-set bezel, the back with apertures for the winding, hand-setting and regulation, domed crystal. D. Rectangular with canted corners, Brushed blued steel plate, lower white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, the balance spinning against the blued steel plate. Blued steel arrow hands. M. 29 x 14 mm., brass, rectangular with canted corners, fixed barrel, lever escapement, plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring, polished steel endplate. Dim. 35.5 x 20.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4-16*

Fair

Rusted

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-25-03

Good

Chipped

HANDS Period