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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 365

Aquamarine Matt. Dutton, London, No. 1070, hallmarked 1795-96. Very fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set watch in a glazed protecting case.

CHF 21,000 - 26,000

EUR 14,000 - 17,000 / USD 16,000 - 20,000

C. Double-body, by "IM", "Directoire" with split pearl-set bezel, the pendant with azure champlevé enameled decoration, the back enamel panel with large split pearl-set border of aquamarine flinqué enamel over engine-turned decoration in a sunburst pattern. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals. Gold "half-moon" skeleton hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel,lain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock engraved with a mask and foliage, diamond endstone.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 51 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3 - 15*
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

The movement and dial of this watch appear to have been upgraded, by the watchmaker, around 1820-25. Due to the high quality of the case, it is understandable that the owner wished to preserve it, especially since it had been protected by the glazed outer case.