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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 282
A.P. Mercier à Lausanne, circa 1790.Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set quarter repeating watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
USD 5,500 - 6,500
C. Double-body, Louis XVI with split-pearl set bezels, the back panel of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by pressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust-cap.Signed on dial, movement and dust-cap.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |