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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997

LOT 105

B. Haas Jeune, Fournisseur Brevet& de S.M. 1'Empereur, Paris, Geneve, Besancon, circa 1860. "Le Coeur dans la musette" Fine 18K pendant watch designed as a purse with matching brooch.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,400 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 5,290

C. Four body, rectangular in the form of a rectangular purse with sapphire set clasp, the cover disclosing a heart-shaped built-in watch. Hinged gold heart shaped cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9 1/2'", heart shaped, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass threearm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Dim. 35 x 27 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 21-51

Period

Partially reprinted

Notes

B. Haas Founded in 1848 by Benjamin Haas, is was one of the eldest Swiss manufacture of watches. The excellent reputation of the firm was based on its production of top quality watches including extra flat watches with two millimetre thick movements. The signature became B. Haas Jeune in 1860, B. Haas Jeune & Cie in 1884, Haas Neveux & Cie in 1895 and Haas & Cie in 1991.