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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

LOT 523

Bartholony a Huningue, circa 1690. Fine and rare silver Louis XIV "oignon" with single hand and central winding.

C. Double body, polished. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, gilt brass cock applied with a fine enamel plaque with a lady's portrait, the breast partly denuded, painted on a black ground in the manner of the Huaud's workshop. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.