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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 323

Swiss, circa 1780. Fine 18K gold, double-face astronomical watch with calendar, phases of the moon, and day-and-night indication.

C. Three-body, by "CPM", "Empire", glazed on both sides, reeded band.D. Eccentric, small enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o?clock, set in silver plate with aperture for day and night indication at the top and regulating sector to the left. Brass half-crescent hands. Reverse: four subsidiary enamel dials for days of the week, date, months, phases of the moon aperture, set on a silver engine-turned plate.M. 45 mm (20???), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, double-footed simple cock.Diam. 53 mm.