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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 142
Ma plus Belle. Amalric Frères, Geneva, No. 18399, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold and enamel savonette form watch in the shape of a ball.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
EUR 1,300 - 2,700 / USD 1,600 - 3,100
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 symmetrical 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 |