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US$15,000-19,000
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SIGNED VAUCHER, CIRCA 1820
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VAUCHER. A FINE GOLD AND ENAMEL OPENFACE DUPLEX WATCH WITH CENTRE SECONDS, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
Signed Vaucher, circa 1820
With polished steel duplex movement, bi-metallic compensation balance with halberd-style blued steel weights, glazed dust cover, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilt spoon hands, centre seconds, the reverse with finely painted enamel scene depicting a lady and the Postillon d'Amour reading a love letter, to the champlevé enamel floral bezels, pendant and bow, movement signed
56 mm. diam.
Signed Vaucher, circa 1820
With polished steel duplex movement, bi-metallic compensation balance with halberd-style blued steel weights, glazed dust cover, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilt spoon hands, centre seconds, the reverse with finely painted enamel scene depicting a lady and the Postillon d'Amour reading a love letter, to the champlevé enamel floral bezels, pendant and bow, movement signed
56 mm. diam.