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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 470

Frères Esquivillon & Dechoudens, Genève, No. 81729, circa 1800.Exceptionally fine and rare 18K gold and painted on enamel pearl-set musical vase fitted with a watch with diamond-set gold thimble, gold needle holder and compartment for threads.

C. In predominately translucent Imperial blue enamel over engine turning painted with garlands of flowers, gold and enamel leaves streaming from the bottom, hinged top revealing the watch when opened, separated by string of pearls with matching translucent Imperial blue enamel over engine turning, acorn finial on champlevé enamel rosette, square base decorated en suite with inverted funnel neck of alternating black enamel and gold circles. D. Gold, champlevé radial Roman numerals, engine turnedcenter, winding aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24 mm (11'''), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock. Musical movemensquare20 x 20 mm, pinned drum with a stack of eight tuned vibrating blades, pinion governor on eccentric adjustable bushing. Signed on dial and movement.Dim. Height 80 mm, base width 21 mm