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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 309
The Cittern Genève, circa 1800. Fine and amusing 18K gold and enamel pearl-set cittern form watch with concealed dial.
HKD 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 1,600 - 2,000 / USD 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 25,300
C. Two-body, "fermée" type, the sound-board with translucent scarlet enamel over a flinqué ground, decorated with a single leaf branch, the border and sound-opening set with half pearls, the balance cock visible through the sound-opening, the front of the neck in black enamel, the back of the sound-box with translucent red enameldecorated with gold flowers, the back of the neck in the same enamel, the band with a gold floral pattern alternating with half pearls. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20 mm (9'''), hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Dim. 67 x 27 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 56 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 29 - 01 |