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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 460

Jn. Curtis, London, No. 4033 made for the Dutch Market, with London hallmarks for 1778. Very fine 22K gold triple cased repousse watch.

C. Gilt-brass sharkskin covered protecting case. Outer gold double body, the bezel repousse with floral and rocaille decoration, the back repousse in high relief with a mythological scene, the border repousse with decoration matching that of the bezel. hnner "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Blued-steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with elaborated pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass Dutch style cock pierced and engraved with foliage decoration. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 54 mm.