The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 106

Blondel & Melly Genève, No. 18571, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1830.Extremely fine and rare, 18K gold hunting case, diamond-set watch.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band and borders engraved with foliage decoration, the cover chased in high relief with rose-cut diamond-set foliage, the back decorated en suite with flowers and musical instruments. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border, also engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17''', gilt brass, bar calibre withgoing barrel, 13 jewels, counterpoised straight linelever escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance,flat balance spring with Breguet type bimetallic compensation curb on the index.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: * 4 - 5
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

This watch of outstanding quality, was fitted with a straight line lever escapement with draw, of the type invented by Breguet in 1812.