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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 204

Hebdames Unsigned, Swiss, No. 44313, made to the design of Irénée Aubry. Made for the Indian market, circa 1900. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel diamond-set keyless eight day-going pendant watch with visible escapement.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,300 - 6,700 / USD 6,200 - 7,800

C. Three-body, "bassine et filets", back with scarlet enamel rosette set with diamonds, azure enamel background whole against engine-turning, gold paillon border decoration, band and bezels with vermicelli engine-turning.D. White enamel, semi-circular, Roman numerals with outer minute track set at the top, floral gold paillon around, lower part with visible escapement. M. 32 mm., gilt brass, back with large barrel over entire plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Diam. 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The watch was made to the design of Irénée Aubry patented on January 10, 1889 Swiss patent o. 88. To find one in such elaborate case is very hard.