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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 243
H.L. Hall & Co. London, with London hallmarks for 1884. Rare and fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating sinall watch.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, marked "A.S." (Arnold Schaefli), the cover with the champlevé enamelled monogram "R.H.E.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 14"', frosted and gilt, three quarter-plate with going barrel, 19 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, pointed-tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, free sprung blued steel balance spring with double overcoil, diamond endstone. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.
