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New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007

LOT 118

?Malachite & Platinum? Mauboussin, France, No. 1056. Made in the 1930s. Very fine, rare and unusual, keyless, platinum, malachite and ruby, Art Deco dress watch. Movement by Vacheron Constantin.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,500 - 2,200

Sold: USD 6,490

C. Malachite case accented to either side with platinum and cabochon ruby segments, platinum bezel with Arabic numerals, cabochon ruby-set winding crown. D. Matte silver with Arabic markers and minute track. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 16???, nickel, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 49 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-15-01

Good

Slightly rusted

HANDS Original