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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 421

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 313102, case No. 189698, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond set keyless fob watch with matching chain.

C. Double body, "Louis XVI" with detachable movement, bezel and border of turquoise enamel painted with small roses and with gold engraved scrolled decoration, the back finely painted with the portrait of a lady, within a rose-cut diamond set frame of scroll engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 11"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 30 mm.