A J. F. BAUTTE OPEN FACE ENAMEL KEY WIND WATCH
Description: A J. F. BAUTTE OPEN FACE ENAMEL KEY WIND WATCH
Gilt cylinder movement with three-arm balance, engine turned offset gold dial with Roman numerals, steel hands. The champlevé case decorated in a foliate design with matching watch chain and key. The dust cover engraved 'J. F. Bautte, Geneve, Arguelles, No 48843'.
Circa 1830.
Diameter: 35mm
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
OTHER NOTES:
Jean-Francois Bautte was an eminent watch maker in Geneva and Paris who specialised in making very thin watches. This example is just under 6mm thick.
Condition:
Condition: Outer case: three cracks to the enamel surrounding the opening, gilt worn in places, crack and repair to the enamel panel to back.
Inner case and movement in good condition as catalogued, in ticking order.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A J. F. BAUTTE OPEN FACE ENAMEL KEY WIND WATCH
Gilt cylinder movement with three-arm balance, engine turned offset gold dial with Roman numerals, steel hands. The champlevé case decorated in a foliate design with matching watch chain and key. The dust cover engraved 'J. F. Bautte, Geneve, Arguelles, No 48843'.
Circa 1830.
Diameter: 35mm
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
OTHER NOTES:
Jean-Francois Bautte was an eminent watch maker in Geneva and Paris who specialised in making very thin watches. This example is just under 6mm thick.
Condition:
Condition: Outer case: three cracks to the enamel surrounding the opening, gilt worn in places, crack and repair to the enamel panel to back.
Inner case and movement in good condition as catalogued, in ticking order.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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