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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 46

Houriet et Fils, circa 1830.Fine and interesting 18K gold skeletonized quarter-hour repeating watch with unusual backplate.

C. Three-body, 'bassine et filets', off-center engine-turned back with blank polished cartouche, reeded band, spring-loaded hinged glazed cuvette engraved in floral decoration. D. White enamel ring with Breguet numerals, glazed inside. M. 23???, fire-gilded, skeletonized steel half-plate, steel skeletonized balance bridge, gold wheels including the repeating train and the balance, engraved going barrel, repeating on two gongs by pressing the pendant, gongs decorated in alternating blue and whitesegments.Signed on dial and cuvette.Diam. 59 mm.