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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 174
Imperial Blue Barraud, Cornhill, London, No. 3790, hallmarked 1798/99. Very fine 22K gold and enamel, pearl-set pair-cased watch with ruby duplex escapement and original maker's watch paper.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
EUR 8,000 - 9,300 / USD 9,300 - 10,800
C. Massive, by "IM", outer: two-body, back with translucent imperial blue enamel over "sunburst" engine-turning, pearl-set bezels on blue enamel ground with white enamel frame. Inner: two-body, "bassine", polished with champlevé enamel pendant and bow. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer dot minute divisions. Gold "arrowhead and poker" hands. M. 39 mm., frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, ruby duplex escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, sngle-footed cock, rack-and-pinion regulator with silver plate, gilt brass dust ring.Signed on the movement and watch paper.Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |