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    Sale 9690

    THE ROOSEVELT ERA: SELECTIONS FROM THE ROOSEVELT FAMILY

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    14 - 15 February 2001

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    • Swiss. A sterling silver, gilt
    Lot 354

    Swiss. A sterling silver, gilt, enamel and pearl-set flower-form brooch watch

    MOVEMENT SIGNED IMPERIAL WATCH CO., CIRCA 1910

    Price realised

    USD 4,935

    Estimate

    USD 300 - USD 500

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    Swiss. A sterling silver, gilt, enamel and pearl-set flower-form brooch watch
    Movement signed Imperial Watch Co., circa 1910
    With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the pink dial with Arabic numerals, the sterling silver and gilt flower-form case decorated with purple, yellow and black enamel, centered by a pearl, together with a sterling silver fleur de lys brooch decorated with purple enamel, with associated Tiffany & Co. presentation box, dial signed Lample, movement signed Imperial Watch Co.
    26 mm. diam.

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    This watch was the personal property of Eleanor Roosevelt.


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