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US$6,000-8,000
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SIGNED ROLEX, CIRCA 1955
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ROLEX. AN 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND GEM-SET CHINESE LANTERN LAPEL-WATCH
Signed Rolex, circa 1955
Cal. 282, with nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the gilt dial with Roman and applied dot numerals, hinged into the back of a stylised lantern enamelled with red shou, the Chinese character for longevity, against a vivid blue enamel ground, the hood set with 6 circular rubies, a pear-shaped citirne dangling from each scrolled corner and terminal, surmounted by a ring of lapis coloured enamel beads, suspended from a bar brooch with circular sapphire detail and diamond-set terminals, case, dial and movement signed
Overall height 62 mm.
Signed Rolex, circa 1955
Cal. 282, with nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the gilt dial with Roman and applied dot numerals, hinged into the back of a stylised lantern enamelled with red shou, the Chinese character for longevity, against a vivid blue enamel ground, the hood set with 6 circular rubies, a pear-shaped citirne dangling from each scrolled corner and terminal, surmounted by a ring of lapis coloured enamel beads, suspended from a bar brooch with circular sapphire detail and diamond-set terminals, case, dial and movement signed
Overall height 62 mm.
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