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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 139

Blondel & Melly a Geneve, No. 18571, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1850. Very fine 18K gold hunting case, diamond-set watch.

USD 70,000 - 80,000

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , the band and borders engraved with foliage decoration, the cover chased in high relief with rose-cut diamond-set foliage, the back decorated en suite with flowers and musical instruments. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border, also engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17 "' , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 13 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with Breguet type bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 23-51

Later

Partially reprinted

Notes

This watch of outstanding quality, was fitted with a straight line lever escapement with draw, of the type invented by Breguet in 1812.