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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 405
Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set amphora-shaped miniature musical clock.
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 15,000 - 25,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 41,400
C. Amphora-shaped, with translucent imperial blue enamel molded base housing the musical movement with foliate motifs, gold handles, round finial, pearl-set bezels, back with hinged cover in en suite blue enamel. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel ?spearhead? hands.M. 19''' (9'''), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock. Musical: rectangular, 43 x 29 mm, barillet type with a stock of six tuned vibrating blades, pinion in eccentric bushing as governor.Dim. height 70 mm, width 45 mm
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 22 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 40 - 01 |