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PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
Archard & Fils Geneve
YELLOW GOLD ENAMEL AND PASTE-SET OPEN-FACED WATCH CIRCA 1820
Lot Closed
December 10, 09:28 AM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
Archard & Fils Geneve
YELLOW GOLD ENAMEL AND PASTE-SET OPEN-FACED WATCH
CIRCA 1820
Dial: white enamel
Calibre: key wound verge, jewelled
Movement number: 10'022
Case: yellow gold and paste-set, back with enamel scene
Dimensions: 48 mm
Signed: dial and movement
Accessories: associated key
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This key-wound verge watch is typical of work executed in the early 19th century. The large enamel dial is still in very good condition and is bordered by a paste-set bezel. On the case back the detail reveals a rural scene with two lovers, perhaps, in conversation.