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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 456
Valere a Paris, circa 1790. Fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel, centre seconds slim watch.
USD 6,500 - 7,500
C. Double body, Directoire, the bezels and pendant with azure and white champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with an allegorical scene featuring "Geometry", over a pink ground. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate very slim movement with raised barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 19-51 |
Dent(s) |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 23-51 |
Later Partially reprinted |