Sale 1348
Geneva
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12 November 2007
Price realised
CHF 7,500
Estimate
Moulinie, Bautte & Moynier. An unusual 18K gold, emerald and ruby-set hunter case cylinder watch and brooch Signed Moulinie, Bautte & Moynier, Geneve, circa 1820 With gilt-finished cylinder movement, plain three-arm brass balance, the engine-turned gilt dial with Roman numerals surrounded by an applied vari-coloured gold floral decoration, the circular case with finely chased vari-colour gold scroll floral decoration in high relief, the front set with rubies, the back with emeralds, similarly decorated pendant, bow and brooch, movement signed 43 mm. diam.
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