circa 1850, 32mm, split open face case, seed pearl set bezel, case is polychrome enamel spry of flowers, back cover marked "Stirling", Asian markings, roman numeral white enamel dial, cylinder movement, plain three arm balance, 31.2 g; together with two watch cabinets, late 19th century, French or Belgian, gilt metal and glass example and parquetry inlaid example
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Sale 6666, February 15, 1995; Property from an Important Chicago Collection
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Sotheby's New York, Sale 6666, February 15, 1995; Property from an Important Chicago Collection
tarnish, no missing seed pearls, minute surface scratching to enamel, scratching to crystal, not running at time of cataloging, not tested for accuracy or working order
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