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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 192
Unsigned, Geneva, No. 3115 made for the Chinese market circa 1840. Very fine 18K gold and painted on enamel, pearl-set pendant watch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,300 - 3,000 / USD 2,700 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 5,290
C. Four-body, "Empire", spring-loaded back finely painted on enamel with a flower bouquet on green background, half pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow, gold hinged glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 34 mm., gilt and silvered brass, entirely engraved bar caliber, 15 jewels, lateral counterpoised lever escapement, monometallic balance with flat balance spring.Punched inside the case with Geneva guarantee marks, and casemaker's trademark "CB" in oval.Diam. 39 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |