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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
LOT 80
?The Altar of Love? Amalric, Genève, No. 11978, circa 1780. Fine gold, dumb quarter-repeating painted on enamel and pearl-set pendant watch.
HKD 40,000 - 50,000
EUR 4,500 - 5,000 / USD 5,500 - 6,500
Sold: HKD 63,250
C. Two-body, back set with a later finely painted scene of a courting couple at the altar of love, dark bluetranslucent border with gold paillon decoration, pearl set bezel. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, dotminute markers and Arabic quarter markers. Gold pierced hands. M. 35 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full-plate withcylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, pierced and chasedcontinental cock.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 47 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 18 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |