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Amy Melly, Paris
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- A THREE-COLOUR GOLD QUARTER REPEATING OPEN-FACED WATCH WITH CHATELAINECIRCA 1780
- gold
- diameter 38 mm
• gilt full plate movement repeating on bell, pierced and engraved balance bridge • white enamel dial, Roman numerals • central scene to the case back depicting a dog and a bird in a landscape, leaf design and diamond-set front bezel • movement signed and numbered Amy Melly a Paris, no 13833 • associated chatelaine with similar three-color gold decorations
Condition
The movement is running as the time of cataloguing and strike the correct time. However it would benefit from a service in the near future. Movement not attached to the case. One small hair crack to the dial, chip to the winding hole. Case in good condition, one small diamond missing to the bezel. Some small pink gold flowers missing to the chatelaine. Overall in good condition.
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"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."