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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 293
Cha. Cabrier, London, No. 3545,made for the Dutch market, circa 1765.Fine 20K gold pair-cased repoussé quarter repeating watch.
CHF 6,500 - 7,500
USD 3,600 - 4,200
C. Outer: double-body, repoussé with a mythological scene and rocaille decoration. Inner: 'bassine' pierced and engraved with foliage. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, Dutch-type arches between the numerals, blued steel 'poker and beetle' hands. M. Hinged gilded, full plate with column pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, four-coil flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock pierced and engraved with foliage and mask. Strikes onbell by depressing the pendant, fire-gilded dust-cap.Signed on the dial, back plate and dust-cap.Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 6 - 01 |