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12,650 CHF

Fres Esquivillon & De Choudens, No. 310, circa 1810.Fine and amusing 18 ct. gold and enamel emerald- and pearl-set, concealed dial form watch in the shape of a butterfly. 22 mmo, hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved in a symmetrical pattern, rak and pinion regulator with silver.Signed on the dial.Dim. Length 37 mm, width 29 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 436-437.


Antiquorum

Auctioneer:
Antiquorum

Date:
2001-03-31

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