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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 143

Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire with engine-turned band, the back engine-turned in a sunburst pattern, hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with letters in place of numerals: "B.R.A.N.T.S.E.N.D.W.G.I.H.". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Diam. 56 mm.