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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 386
Unsigned, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, centre seconds watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 8,625
C. Three body bezels pendant and bow, the band with red black and blue champleve enamelled decoration, the back panel with a champleve enamel painted floral decoration on a black ground, as an imitation of cloisonne work. Hinged glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chinese " calibre fully engraved with a foliage decoration, free standing barrel, lateral lever escapement, steel two-arm balance with screws, flat balance spring and regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
