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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 52

Geneva, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre-seconds pendant watch designed as a double face winged angel's head.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

C. Three body, hinged enamelled cover and back painted with angel's heads with dark hair on the front and fair hair on the back, gold chased split-pearl set wings with blue champleve enamelled decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. Gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, unusual continental cock with steel end-piece. Dim. 49 x 47,5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 18

Spotted

Movement: *2

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 22-51

Later original

Partially reprinted