Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 29
Ma plus Belle.Amalric Frères, Geneva, No. 18399, circa 1810.Fine, 18K gold and enamel savonette form watch designed as a sphere.
CHF 3,500 - 5,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,400
Sold: CHF 3,680
C. Spring-loaded two-body, black background, front with white enamel lettering "Ma plus Belle" back with gold and pink enamel roses, dragonfly, flowers, band with azure enamel with repeated gold pattern. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold skeletonized spade hands. M. 21.5 mm., hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved with six symmetricl lilies.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 25 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 - 47 |
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Movement: 3 - 5 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |