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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 156
The French Horn Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1820. Unusual gold and enamel pearl-set form watch designed as a French horn.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 6,000 - 7,400 / USD 7,000 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 10,350
C. Three-body, translucent imperial blue enamel on the back, bezels set with double rows of pearls,encircled by gold and champlevé enamel French horn with champlevé enamel embouchure end, three gold suspension chains.D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o'clock.Brass Breguet hands. M. 25 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.The suspension ring punched "ET".Dim. 63 x 43 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 21 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 13 - 01 |