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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 235
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 278025, case No. 167720, circa 1887. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel, hunting cased, diamond-set keyless fob watch with matching chain.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover of translucent green enamel over engine turning, with an applied diamond set decoration. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11'/2"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.
