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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 273

J. J. Badollet & Co., Genève, No. 39391, circa 1895.Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set keyless fob watch with matching châtelaine.

C. Four-body, massive 'bassine et filets' with split-pearl set bezels, the back with a very fine floral decoration over a scarlet enamel ground in a geometrical pattern, suspended from a split-pearl set gold and enamel matching chatelaine. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a lighthouse by the sea. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer gilt Arabic minutes ring. Gold 'Louis XV'. M. 9 1/2???, nickel plated, striped decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimeallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 35 mm.