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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 02, 2000

LOT 191

Swiss, circa 1770.Fine 20K gold, half skeleton watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV with glazed back, the bezels engine-turned in a weaved pattern. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV Hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, the back plate fully pierced and engraved with foliage and floral decoration, allowing one to see the complete train of wheels, verge escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring, garnet end-stone.Diam. 42 mm.