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LOT 184

Longines. Produced for the Russian market circa 1915. Fine, Art Deco, trapezoidal, 18K yellow gold, onyx and diamond-set necessaire fitted with a hinged watch and a chain on the pendant.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, with "sunrays" pattern on both sides, on the cover, an aperture for the dial with a bezel set with diamonds and onyx, the sides decorated with floral engraving and four cabochon sapphires, the inside fitted with three compartments, all with hinged lids, the front compartment containing the watch and a mirror. D. Champagne with painted Roman numerals, outer graduation for the minutes. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. Cal. 9''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 89 x 47 x 95 mm.