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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 506

Romi ly a Paris, circa 1790. "Lettre d'amour" Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

C. Double body Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, pendant with champlene enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel with border decorated en suite, and painted with a scene featuring a messenger bringing a love letter to Moulin's Maria, after an episode of Sentimental Journey through France and Italy extract from The Seasons by James Thomson. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Diam. 52 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 4-21

Fair

Period

Movement: *3-6

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Slightly oxidized

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

James Thomson (1700-1748) Scottish poet. He anticipated the romantics' feeling for nature in The Seasons, written between 1726 and 1730.