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LOT 114

The Sandberg Watch Collection Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Attributable to Bautte & Moynier, Geneva, No. 49132, circa 1830.Very fine 18 ct. gold, pearl and turquoise-set watch with original matching brooch and key.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', back cover with pearl- and turquoise-set catherine-wheel design, small half pearl-set ground, bezels set with half turquoises among small half pearls, band painted with azure enamel, gold hinged, cuvette. D. Matted gold, Roman chapters and outer minute divisions set with half pearls. Gold Breguet hands.M. 28.5 mm o, gilt brass bridge calibre, 6 jewels, free-standing barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance with blued-steel flat balance spring.Diam. 41 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 204-205.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 277

The Sandberg Watch Collection Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rossel et Fils, Succrs de J.F. Bautte & Cie, Genève, circa 1850.Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', back cover with Imperial blue enamel circle over engine-turning with applied gold Ducal crown, framed by a white and blue enamel geometrical pattern, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. The top oval panel of the chatelaine matching the back of the watch with an elaborate applied gold monogram, three chains with matching enamelled links with enamelled key and blank seal set with a bloodstone, the centre chain with a hook for the watch. D. White enamel with Roman chapters, oter minute ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands.M. 26.6 mm o, gilt brass bar calibre, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance,blued-steel flat spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 31 mm, chatelaine 120 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 476-477.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 405

The Sandberg Watch Collection Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Attributed to Moulinié, Bautte & Cie, Geneva, circa 1806.Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set combined watch and perfume sprinkler in the form of a flintlock pistol, with matching key.

C. The grip of translucent scarlet enamel over a flinqué, the borders set with half pearls. Gold plates, finely chased with a dog on one side and a rabbit on the reverse, framed with half pearls. The barrel of cobalt blue translucent enamel over a flinqué ground with a gold scroll design simulating damascened work. The perfume is released through the pistils of a gold lotus flower with enamelled petals, which is shot out of the barrel. The watch is concealed in the end of the butt, which is decoated with half pearls centred by a gold and pearl-set rosette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold 'spearhead' hands. M. 15.5 mmo, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued-steel balance spring, engraved continental cock.With later leather fitted box.Dim. Length 111 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 406-407.

Grading System:

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 229,000

LOT 406

The Sandberg Watch Collection Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Attributed to Moulinié, Bautte & Cie, Geneva, circa 1806.Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl and ruby-set, combined watch and perfume sprinkler in the form of a flintlock pistol, with a patch compartment.

C. The grip of translucent scarlet enamel over a flinqué ground, the borders set with half pearls. Gold plates, finely chased with a dog on one side and a stag on the reverse, are framed with half pearls. The barrel of cobalt blue translucent enamel over a flinqué ground with a gold scroll design simulating damascene work. The perfume is released through the pistils of a gold lotus flower with engraved petals, which is shot out of the barrel. The watch is concealed in the end of the butt, whichs decorated with half pearl surrounds centred by a half pearl, four gold chains attached to a loose ring, patch compartment in the grip. D. Gold, champlevé, radial Roman chapters, outer minute divisions. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 15.7 mmo, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued-steel balance spring, continental cock symmetrically pierced and engraved with six flowers.Dim. Length 111 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 406-407.

Grading System:

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 240,000

LOT 421

The Sandberg Watch Collection Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Attributed to Moulinié, Bautte & Cie, Geneva, circa 1806.Magnificent and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl- diamond- and emerald-set, combined watch and perfume sprinkler in form of a flintlock pistol, made for the Near and Middle Eastern market, with matching key and later leather fitted box.

C. The grip of translucent scarlet enamel on a flinqué ground, the borders set with half pearls. Gold plates, finely chased with a dog on one side and a rabbit on the reverse, are framed with diamonds. The barrel of cobalt blue translucent enamel over a flinqué ground with a gold scroll design simulating damascene work, and finished by a ring of diamonds. The gold engraved hammer set with two large diamonds in the centre. The perfume is released through the pistils of a gold lotus flower with reand white champlevé enamelled petals, which is shot out of the barrel. The watch is concealed in the end of the butt, which is decorated with diamond surrounds centred on the front by a large emerald and on the back by an opal, two gold chains with loose ring. D. White enamel with radial Roman chapters, outer minute divisions. Blued-steel 'spearhead' hands. M. 15 mmo, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock perced and engraved.Length 111 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 408-409.

Grading System:

CHF 130,000 - 160,000

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Sold: CHF 344,500

LOT 211

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Bautte & Moynier à Genève, No. 35965, circa 1828.Very fine and rare 18K gold, pearl-set 'frosted' pendant watch.

C. Double-body, the back, bezel, pendant, and bow with applied gold floral decoration set with graduated half-pearls. The clusters of pearls depicting flowers set in beaded settings. The entire surface beaded and chemically matted giving a frosted appearance. The edges and settings polished, giving a sparkling illusion on the matte background. D. Beaded and frosted like the case with polished gold applied Roman numerals, outer minute ring with star divisions, multicolored gold applied floral decration, gold Breguet hands. M. 15??? fire-gilded, 3/4 plate caliber, cylinder escapement, gold balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the movements.Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 284

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Attributed to Bautte & Moynier, Genève, circa 1825.Very fine 18K rose gold watch entirely set with graduated pearls with a gold chain, a matching key and a heart charm.

C. Two-body, 'forme punaise', the back, the bezels, the bow and the pendant entirely covered with half-pearls, spring-loaded bezel. D. Matte gold, engine-turned, Roman numerals set with half-pearls, minute ring with half-pearls, aperture for winding, gold hands. M. 14??? fire-gilded Lepine caliber with standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm gold balance, blued-steel flat balance spring, jeweled escapement.Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 271

Important Watches Wristwatches, and C... The Furama Hotel Hong Kong, Victoriana Room, Jun 05, 2000

J. F. Bautte à Genève, No. 63467, circa 1840.Fine 18K gold and enamel very slim watch.

C. Four-body with scalloped edge with chased pierced bezels, engine-turned back with painted champlevé enamelled flowers and further engraved decoration. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals and engraved with floral decoration. Gold Breguet hands. M. 14???, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 7,200 - 8,800

USD 900 - 1,100

LOT 243

Important Watches Wristwatches, and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 02, 2000

J. F. Bautte & Cie. à Genève, No. 73906, circa 1845.Fine 18K gold and enamel, small pearl-set fob watch.

C. Four-body, bezel, pendant and bow with blue champlevé enamelled decoration, the back panel painted with a small Swiss lakeside landscape, the Mont Blanc in the background, split-pearl inlaid outer blue enamelled decoration. Hinged gold cuvette.D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9???, frosted and gilt, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 23 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 108

The Art of Horology in Geneva Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

J. F. Bautte & Cie. à Genève, No. 66650, circa 1840.Fine 18K gold and enamel, miniature watch.

C. Four body with ribbed band and polished bezel, the back engine-turned in a vermicelli pattern and centred with a small powder blue champlevé flinqué enamelled rosette. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 7''', frosted and gilt, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 18 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 109

The Art of Horology in Geneva Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

J. F. Bautte & Cie. à Genève, No. 73906, circa 1845.Fine 18K gold and enamel, small pearl-set fob watch.

C. Four body, bezel, pendant and bow with blue champlevé enamelled decoration, the back panel painted with a small Swiss lake side landscape, the Mont Blanc in the background, split-pearl inlaid outer blue enamelled decoration. Hinged gold cuvette.D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9''', frosted and gilt, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 110

The Art of Horology in Geneva Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

J. F. Bautte & Cie, à Genève, No. 76057, circa 1850.Fine and rare, small 18K gold, montre à tact.

C. Four body, massive "forme quatre baguettes", the engine-turned back, with gold touch pins on the band, the large revolving à tact hand, engraved with scrolls. Gold cuvette with an aperture allowing the tact hand to be caught by the tact wheel and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands.M. 14 1/2''', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel,18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 521

Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw... Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999

Bautte & Moynier a Geneve, No. 38610, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, fully decorated in high relief with chased leaves and enamelled floral ornaments against a matted ground. D. Frosted gold with Roman numerals, border and centre with two-coloured gold cast floral decoration. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 14,950

LOT 524

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

J. Fs. Bautte & Cie. a Geneve, No. 65663, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pair cased cabriolet fob watch.

C. Three body outer fully engraved with foliage enhanced by white and blue champleve enamelled decoration, the back centred with a composition of summer flowers. Inner decorated en suite, the back centred with a painted romantic scene of a mother with her daughter. The cases are made in such a way that the inner case can be turned in the outer case so that the watch can be used either as an open face or as a hunter. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Silver with Roman numerals, engraved with foliage and flowers. Blued steel hands. M. 9 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 380

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Bautte & Moynier a Geneve, No. 38610, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, fully decorated in high relief with chased leaves and enamelled floral ornaments against a matted ground. D. Matted gold with Roman numerals, border and centre with two coloured gold cast floral decoration. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 423

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Bautte & Cie a Geneve, No. 41706, circa 1840. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel bracelet with built-in, digital watch.

C. Fully decorated with white champleve enamelled decoration over a black ground, the watch with spring loaded bezel is set on a bracelet made of inter-linked double U and bar elements. D. Fully decorated with flowers and foliage over a black ground and centred with hour and minute apertures. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Dim. of the watch frame: 50 x 48 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 487

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Ancienne Maison J.F. Bautte & Cie., Succ. del Rossel & His, made for Felipe Hecht, Gaeneve, No. 99842, circa 1890. Very fine, 18K gold, pearl and fancy Alexandrite set keyless fob watch, suspended from a matching brooch.

C. Four body with split-pearl set bezel and bow, the split-pearl pave-set back centred with a faceted fancy Alexanclrite. Matching Brooch designed as a bird. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with violet Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 9 1/2"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 602

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Rossel & Fils, Successeurs de Bautte & Cie., Geneve, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel fob watch suspended from the matching chatelain and accompanied by original seal and key.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes " with reeled band, the back applied with a Ducal crown against a blue enamel ground, outer white and blue interlaced champleve enamelled decoration. Matching chatelaine decorated with a gold monogram applied on a blue enamel ground, ribbon knot at the top and accompanied by matching seal and key. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 11 1/2''', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, eight jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 337

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bautte & Moynier, Geneve, No. 35965, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold, pearl-set watch.

C. Double body, entirely decorated with groups of split-pearls over a matted ground with further chased leaf decoration. D. Matted gold with raised polished gold Roman numerals, chased garland of flowers on the border, the centre with a floral decoration in a rosette pattern. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre built on a single plate, drawn from that invented by Hessen, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 62,000 - 77,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 203

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996

Jean-Louis Bautte a Geneve, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold, extra slim watch with a Bagnolet calibre, in a fine tortoiseshell covered fitted box, with a gold male key,.

C. Three body, "bassine pincee", the back engineturned with white and azure champleve enamel floral and foliage engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, eight jewels, Bagnolet inverted calibre with the free standing barrel and the train of wheel sunk in the single plate engraved on the reverse with a floral decoration. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Female winding squares. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000