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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 78
The Tulip Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1820. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set concealed dial form watch designed as a tulip.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,800 - 4,000 / USD 2,400 - 3,600
Sold: CHF 8,510
C. Two-body, realistic and finely painted on enamel petals, hinged to the pearl-set base of the flower which is in translucent red enamel over flinqué with green leaves stemming from a gold stalk forming the pendant. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15 minutes, winding aperture at 1 o?clock. Blued steel ?spearhead? hands. M. 19.5 mm, hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock. Dim. Length 40 mm, width 25 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-51 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |