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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 638

Vaucher, A Paris, circa 1780. Very fine 20K gold and painted on ena-mel watch with matching châtelaine.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 4,700 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

C. Two-body, spring-loaded, "Lepine"type, back painted on enamel in grisaille with a lady at the altarof love, translucent light blue enamel over an engine-turnedground, bezels with applied gold "clous de Paris" simulating halfpearls. Châtelaine: single link, gold spoon, painted on enamelover gold depicting a cherub in a garden, champlevé enamelborders, gold chains for charms, seal, key and the watch.D.White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions,winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Gold "Breguet" hands.M. 30mm, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee andchain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balancespring, continental cock.Signed on the movement, châtelaine punched "R" surmountedby a crown.Diam. 37 mm, length with châtelaine 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Daniel Vaucher, (also Vauché, Vauchez) Became a Master in 1767. Recorded in Paris, in the rue St-Pierre aux Boeufs, 1769-90. He signed Vauchez à Paris.