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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 568

Fleurier, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Fine silver and enamel, pearl-set centre second watch with special escapement.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,026

C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of summer flowers over a blue ground. Hinged glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chinese " calibre fully engraved with foliage over a matted ground, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with polished steel escape wheel, three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Diam.63 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 4-21

Fair

Period

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 4-04

Fair

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