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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 40

The Flower WreathUnsigned, Neuchâtel, circa 1790.Fine 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Two-body, forme "Collier", back finely painted on enamel with a young lady seated on a rock in the countryside, holding a bouquet of flowers, a dark sky in the background, paillon bezels. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture between 1 and 2 o'clcok. Gold "beetle and poker" hands. M. 44 mm., hinged frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement plain brass balance with flat balance spring,continental cock.Punched "HTB, 4974" on the pendant.Diam. 51 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 21
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

A good example of enameling from the Neuchâtel area, probably la Chaux-de-Fonds. The enamel was clearly inspired by Genevan work.