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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 688
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 296069, case No. 178179, made for Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston, circa 1893. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless fob watch.
CHF 3,300 - 3,600
C. Four body, the bezels chased with symmetrical foliate decoration, the enamel back panel painted with a youth playing a recorder to the admiration of a girl whom he distracts from fishing. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 10"', nickel plated, "à vague" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed by the American retailer, case marked with the Cross of Malta, Vacheron Constantin trade mark. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.
