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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 601

Unsigned (Geneve), circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set folding lorgnette with a concealed watch.

C. The watch is set in the handle, finely engraved on both sides with scrolled foliage, the cover with a blue flinque enamel, centered with a rose-diamond, inlaid floral decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Dim. 89 x 23mm.