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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 256

Baudin Brothers, Geneva, circa 1850.Very fine 18K gold, enamel and turquoise brooch with built-in concealed watch.

C. Two-body, the front with engraved floral decoration in a vermicelli pattern, interlocked with an oval ring set with two rows of turquoises separated by opaque black enamel, front hinged to reveal the front cover of the movement and the winding and setting apertures, concealed spring-loaded round disc revealing the dial when released by a small pin at the edge. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 14x8''' rectangular with one rounded side, gilded-brss, cylinder escapement, gold balance, 10 jewels, index regulator with aperture in front plate for adjustment.Signed on gold back plate.Dim. 56 x 51 mm.