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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 77
The Urn Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1810. Fine, 18K gold and enamel concealed dial form watch designed as an urn.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,400 - 2,000 / USD 1,200 - 1,800
C. Two-body, ?fermée?, spring-loaded bottom of the urn reveals the dial, front and back with dark blue translucent enamel over flinqué, faceted sides with champlevé azure enamel, bottom with black enamel champlevé foliate pattern. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel ?spearhead? hands. M. 20 mm, hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock. Dim. 40 x 28 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-51 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |