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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 597
Abraham Colomby, Geneve, No. 9525, circa 1765. Very fine gold and diamond-set watch with enamel simulating bloodstone, accompanied by orig-inal matching chatelaine.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 9,500 - 12,600 / USD 11,700 - 15,600
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. Two-body, Louis XV, the back in green and red enamel sim-ulatingbloodstone, diamond-set rose gold floral appliqués,border and bezels in repoussé scrolling pattern, pronouncedhinge, diamond-set thumbpiece. Chatelaine: four links, goldspoon, all links in enamel en suite with the case, all with dia-mond-set appliqués, two gold chains, one for the key, the otherfor a seal.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outerminute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, windingaperture at 3 o?clock. Gold "Louis XV" hands.M. 27 mm,hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with pentagonal baluster pillars,fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat bal-ancespring, single footed cock with steel endpiece.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 35 mm, length with the chatelaine 175 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-19-28-01 |
Good Dent(s) Replacements HANDS Original |