Sale 1348
Geneva
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12 November 2007
Price realised
CHF 18,750
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
Swiss. A fine 18K gold and enamel urn-shaped verge watch with original box Unsigned, circa 1820 With gilt-finished verge movement, chain fusée, engraved and pierced balance cock, the white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, concealed under the hinged stepped cover in the finely chased and multi-colour champlevé enamel urn-shaped case, unsigned 40 mm. high
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Accompanied by the original fitted burgundy leather presentation box.
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