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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
James Welliso, London, No. 274, circa 1760. Fine 20 ct. gold and blood-stone pair cased watch.
C. Outer double body, the bezel with blood-stone panels within chased gold decoration, the back of blood-stone, the border chased with flowers and further rocaille decoration with a diamond-set thumb piece. Double body inner bassine, polished. D. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with elaborated pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass cock. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.