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Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999

LOT 542

Geneva, circa 1810. Fine gold and enamel form watch designed as a mandolin, accompanied by the original gold and enamel matching key.

HKD 28,000 - 32,000

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 32,200

C. Double body, the ribbed back decorated with alternated sectors of azure enamel and panels with trophies and leaves over a black enamelled ground. Scarlet flinque enamelled sound board, the white ring with leaf decoration on the border of the simulated sound hole, azure and black enamelled keyboard with gold wire strings, chain suspension. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Blued steel "scoties" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental gilt brass cock with polished steel end-piece. Dim. 56 x 30 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 22

Later original

Movement: *11

Slightly worn

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-29

Good

Lacking elements