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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 89

The Blue Basket Geneva, No.4949, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel basket form watch with concealed dial.

HKD 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 1,800 - 2,300 / USD 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: HKD 25,300

C. Two-body, "fermée" type, the spring-loaded cover revealing the dial, decorated with champlevé flowers on a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute dot divisions and Arabic quarters. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 20 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 28 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 50
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01