The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 338
J. B. Baillon à Paris, circa 1770.Fine 20K gold and enamel watch.
CHF 4,000 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 3,680
C. Double body, Louis XV, the bezel with geometrical decoration, the enamel back painted with a pastoral scene, depicting a loving couple in a courtyard, assisted by Cupid. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 44 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 21 |
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Movement: * 4 |
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Dial: 4 - 10 - 01 |