Bidspirit auction | (271) L. VALLETTE ET FILS

(271) L. VALLETTE ET FILS À GENÈVE, ENAMELLED GOLD HEART-SHAPED WATCH, CIRCA 1770 - Gold case, back circularly guilloched, blue enamelled and painted medallion, externally on both sides with 154 rhinestones, above the dial on blue enamel a saying in gold: ”Par un heureux coeur, on tient son bonheur” Movement: pillar caliber made of gilded brass, also signed and numbered N. 18670. Beautiful balance cock made of re-drilled and engraved brass, verge escapement, chain and fusee winding, key setting, silver regulating rosette. Length with bow: 85mm, width: 56 mm, weight: 84 g Prof. André Curtit wrote: ”Watch in perfect condition and working order”. The watch has been in a display case since then. The current function has not been tested. SHIPPING TO THE USA IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO HIGH CUSTOMS FEES. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS AUCTION.