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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 504
Clary, Swiss, No. 11011, circa 1790. "Demeter and Core" Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch in a glazed gilt brass protective case.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. Double body, Directoire, with split-pearl set bezels, the enamel back panel with a very fine painted scene, depicting Demeter and Core on a blue translucent ground over engine-turning. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 59 mm. including the glazed protecting case.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *3 |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-21-04 |
Good Period HANDS Later |