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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 209

Boileau à Paris, No. 1004, circa 1790.Very fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set watch.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Double-body, Directoire with rose-cut diamond set bezels, the back enamel panel painted with a very fine scene depicting a young couple near a rose-cut, diamond-inlaid temple of love. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Rose-cut diamond-set Louis XVI hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt-brass continental balance cock with polished steel end-piece.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 54 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01