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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 476

The Vase Swiss, circa 1810. Very fine and unusual 18K gold, set with diamonds, skeletonized watch with movement in shape of a vase.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,800 - 12,400 / USD 8,300 - 10,700

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, reeded band, glazed on both sides. D. Small white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. Shaped, gilt brass, full-plate fully decorated on both sides with engraved foliate and geometrical pattern, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass tree-arm balance, flat balance spring, small two-footed cock with large diamond endstone on the other side. Diam. 52 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-22-01

Good

Later original

HANDS Original