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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 579

Wien, Austria, circa 1830. Fine and unusual silver gilt filigree form watch designed as a mandolin.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

C. Double body, the ribbed back, sound board and key board with wire strings, entirely made of silver gilt wire filigree work. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold arrow hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental gilt brass cock. Dim. 77 x 26 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *31

Transformations

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-17-04

Fair

Slightly spotted

HANDS Later