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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 153
Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and unusual small 18K gold musical watch.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes " , engineturned. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engineturned with Roman numerals and outer minute ring en reserve. Blued steel "scoties " hands. M. 15 -, gilt brass with free standing barrels, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Pin disc musical train with a comb of 20 tuned steel teeth, playing at each hour or at will. Diam. 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4-14 |
Fair Damaged |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor HANDS Original |