Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 70

Pensez à moi, Gage d'amitié. Guex a Paris, No. 19364, circa 1790. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl- and diamond-set pendant watch with matching chatelaine in original leather fitted box.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,700

Sold: CHF 12,650

C. Two-body, "Directoire", back in translucent imperial blue enamel over engine-turning with the applied diamond-set words "Gage D'Amitié", split-pearl bezels. Chatelaine: single crest-like panel decorated en suite with the applied diamond-set words "Pensez a moi", 3 matching links; for a watch, seal and key. D. White enamel, upright Arabic numerals, outer minute track with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold tapered "serpentine" hands. M. 38 mm, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. Length 200 mm, diam. 47 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 6 - 48
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01