DESCRIPTION:
Aubert & Capt, Geneva, Switzerland, thin pocket watch with enamel decoration, 6 jewels, key wind and set, gilt Lepine caliber movement with cylinder escapement in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, open face case with maker's details engraved on gold cuvette, multicolor enamel decoration on a black ground with acanthus leaf, flowers and other foliate elements surrounding a central basket containing grapes and flowers, engine turned silver dial, gold Breguet style hands, serial #7305, 39mm, 34.1g TW, c1845.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor scratches to enamel; Minor losses to enamel; Minor scratches on cuvette; Minor scratches on crystal; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: A few minor scratches; Darkening at edge. HANDS: Minor marks; Tip of hour missing. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work with minor oxidation, click and ratchet wheel; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Good staff, very gummy, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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