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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 274

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 130527, Charles Vacheron Successors, retailed by Charles Varrailhon, Bordeaux, circa 1870.Fine two-tone 18K gold and enamel fob watch.

CHF 3,200 - 3,800

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', back in painted enamel miniature picting a "Tribute to Poetry and Music" in the form of two cupids with scroll and harp sitting on a cloud against a blue sky in applied green gold engraved circular frame. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, fastened in typical Vacheron Constantin fashion by screws into threaded dial feet. M. 12???, gilded bar caliber, cylinder escapement, gold balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.Signed on the movement, pillar plate stamped with maker?s mark under the dial.Diam. 31 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 21 - 01