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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 55
Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel diamond-set pendant watch designed as a cockle shell with matching bow.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. Double body in the form of a cockle shell, blue enamelled cover and back with old-cut diamond-set border and white champleve enamelled decoration, matching bow. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt- brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, unusual continental cock with polished- steel end-piece. Dim. 45 x 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 18-24 |
Spotted Slightly chipped |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 29-54 |
Lacking elements Service dial |