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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998
LOT 169
Bovet, Fleurier, No. 182, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Very fine silver gilt and enamel, pearl-set centre second watch with special escapement.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back blue enamel panel painted with a fine scene depicting two hunters attacked by a tiger. Hinged gilt glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass fully engraved with a floral decoration, "Chinese" calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, three-arm balance with screws, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the movement Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |