Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 31
Jumpimg Hour Louis Duchêne et Fils, Geneva, No. 29542, circa 1830.Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel jump-hour digital pocket watch.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,700 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Four-body, "bassine", entirely decorated with black champlevé enamel forming an elaborate foliate and floral design, spring-loaded back cover, gold hinged cuvette. D. Silver, engine-turned, jump-hour aperture at the top, minute aperture at 6 o'clock. M. 40.5 mm. (18'''), gilt, early bar caliber, jeweled cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance with flat balance spring.Signed on dial and cuvette.Diam. 49 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 48 |
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Movement: 3 - 5 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 6 |