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Geneva, Hotel Du Rhone, Apr 02, 2006
LOT 419
?Ruby and Turquoise? Le Roy, Geneva. Made circa 1830. Fine, 18K multicolored gold, ruby (spinel) and turquoise-set watch with original matching châtelaine.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
108 2,600 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 5,310
C. Three-body, "bassine", the back very richly decorated with multicolored gold flowers and foliage, set with rubies and turquoises, bezel decorated en suite, band chased with flowers. Châtelaine: of four links, gold spoon, en suite with the case, two chains: one for gold ratchet key, the other for a swivel seal. D. Gold, champlevé radial Roman numerals on red gold ring,outer minute divisions, varicolored gold border with floral pattern. Blued steel hands. M. 35 mm., frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental balance cock. Movement signed "LE ROY". Diam. 42 mm, length with châtelaine 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-03 |
Good HANDS Period |