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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 353
Unsigned, French, circa 1875.Fine 18K gold keyless watch made in the Louis XV style.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,000 - 3,500 / USD 2,200 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 3,450
C.Two-body, Louis XV, back chased with Cupid holding a net, surrounded by flowers and leaves, bezel chased with floral motifs, extended hinge, revolving pendant constituting the winding mechanism. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with large five-minute Arabic markers. Gilt "Louis XV" hands. M. 38 mm. (18'''), friction-fit in the case, frosted gilt, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring, wolf-tooth winding whels.Diam. 45 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
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Movement: 3* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
During the Napoleon III period, there was a revival of the Louis XV style. Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and many others made watches in the Louis XV style.