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Geneva, Jun 15, 2003
LOT 413
Chinese Lady in a Garden Vacheron & Cie, a Genève, circa 1830. Fine and rare 18K gold watch with unusual dial.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 1,100
C. Four-body, "bassine", back engraved with foliate and floral pattern, deep scrolling on the bezels, gilt hinged cuvette. D. Silver, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, center engraved with an oriental lady strolling in a garden and holding a parasol, with a pagoda in the background. Gold Breguet hands. M. 37 mm., frosted gilt, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
Vacheron & Cie was an early trademark of Vacheron Constantin.