A GOLD, ENAMEL, AND DIAMOND AIDE MEMOIRE WITH CONCEALED WATCH, THE WATCH BY A. GOLAY LERESCHE, GENEVA, CIRCA 1840 |

shallow rectangular, the key-wind watch concealed below a spring-loaded cover enameled with a bouquet beside a fountain and pair of swans, surrounded by pale blue enamel with sprays of rose diamonds at intervals, repeated on the base, fitted with gold pencil with lead compartment and frame for note book, the box unmarked, the watch signed above dial, has key

Enamel restored at 7 o'clock on top and at 6 and 4 on base, cover scene good, watch not working, should have cloth lining
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