The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 352
Swiss, circa 1880.Fine 18K gold and enamel watch.
CHF 1,500 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 1,725
C. Double body, Louis XVI, the back enamel panel with symbols of Love and Fidelity: a dog, a couple of doves and the altar of Love, painted over a blue ground. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. M. Hinged gilt brass, with conical pillars, fusee with chain, the original verge escapement now replaced by a pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Diam. 36 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 22 |
Later original |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 22 - 04 |