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Lot 89: A Fine Antique Pearl, Enamel and Gold Duplex Pocket Watch, by Bovet

 

Hammer Price
$65,000 CAN

The large circular case depicting a romantic couple in neoclassical dress in polychrome enamel, the reverse centering a white dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, manual winding movement, the front and back bezel and bail decorated with blue, brown, red and white champlevé enamel details and inset with split pearls, mounted in 18k gold, early 19th century, with keywind

- movement observed to be running but not tested for time keeping; working order cannot be guaranteed at time of purchase
- weight 141 g
- case diameter 57 mm
- case numbered 1330; movement signed Bovet London 274
- dial, crystal and case in good condition with normal wear, surface scratching, chipping of the enamel surrounding the portrait, a few tiny chips on the edge of dial, the cuvette does not stay closed


Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to clients and are a qualified subjective opinion only. All items are sold ‘as is’.

AUCTION ESTIMATE
November 2012 4,000 – 6,000
3,120 – 4,680
2,600 – 3,900
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