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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 281
Adamson à Paris, No. 842, circa 1790.Very fine and elegant, slim, 18K gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set quarter repeating watch in a glazed gilt brass protecting case.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
USD 9,000 - 10,000
C. Double-body, 'Directoire' with split-pearl set bezels, the dark blue translucent enamel back centered with a paillon rosette with applied super-imposed rose-cut diamond-set rosette. D. White enamel, convex, Breguet numerals and 'star' minute divisions. Gold skeltonized hands. M. 18 ???, slim, hinged, gilded full plate with cylindrical pillars, the motor barrel passing through the back plate, cylinder escapement, countersunk plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Reeating on a bell by depressing the pendant.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 17 - 01 |