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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 270

Neuchâtel, circa 1850. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel pearl- and ruby-set bangle and pendant watch.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,500 / USD 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 6,210

C. Three-body bangle with hinged top decorated with askeletonized azure enamel pattern, centered with an oval ruby surroundedby four pearls, two rubies on each extremity, scrolling borders, hinged,engraved bracelet expanding at the top, snap-on bezel to hold the watch.Watch: Four-body, ?bassine?, back centered by floral motifs on a whiteenamel background, scrolling engraving, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steelBreguet hands. M. 20 mm. (9'''), frosted gilt, early bridge caliber, 10 jewels,cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring.Bangle punched with Neuchâtel gold marks.Dim. Bangle (closed) 65 x 64 mm., watch diam. 23 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 25 - 01

Notes

Around 1830 and afterwards, the passion for accessories led to pendant watches being designed so as to be lodged in bangles as well, to suit the owner?s fancy.