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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 02, 2000
LOT 167
Swiss, circa 1860.Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel diamond-set crucifix watch.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
C. Three-body, designed as a cross with applied gold foliage decoration, the spring loaded black champlevé enamelled cover inlaid with rose-cut diamonds, hinged lid on the back with slide over the winding holes, disclosing the movement. D. Very small white enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel ?spade? hands.M. 5???, rectangular, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Dim. 71 x 47 mm. including the bow.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
This watch is fitted with a baguette type movement, certainly one of the earliest ever made.