Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 487

Ancienne Maison J.F. Bautte & Cie., Succ. del Rossel & His, made for Felipe Hecht, Gaeneve, No. 99842, circa 1890. Very fine, 18K gold, pearl and fancy Alexandrite set keyless fob watch, suspended from a matching brooch.

C. Four body with split-pearl set bezel and bow, the split-pearl pave-set back centred with a faceted fancy Alexanclrite. Matching Brooch designed as a bird. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with violet Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 9 1/2"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 35 mm.