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    Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ...
    Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ... Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ... Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ... Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ... Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's. ... View More >
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    Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind, circa 1850's
    Case: ultra thin, 3 millimeters deep, 18k with enameled polychrome flowers on the front, golden enameled scene of a young lady with lute on the back, black, white and blue enameled accents, inlay silver leaf designs, 47 mm, three body, inner movement cover with swirl engravings
    Dial: silver with gilt accents, Roman numerals, blue moon hands, mainspring barrel and partial balance assembly visible thru the dial
    Movement: ultra thin (2 mm thick) cylinder escapement, bridge with 13 jewels
    Signed: back movement cover plate signed Courvoisier & Comp

    Note: This is an extremely rare and unique timepiece, likely the thinnest watch in existence when it was produced. A gold and enameled link chain with a male winding key is also included

    Condition Report*: Type: Courvoisier & Comp. Rare Ultra Thin Gold & Enamel Key Wind
    Dial: silver, gold trim, Roman numerals
    Hands; blue steel moon
    Metal: 18k gold
    Gram Weight: 44.6
    Case Info: ultra thin, three body, enameled
    Case Width: 47 mm
    Thickness: 3 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: 13 jewels, ultra thin, cylinder escapement, 2 mm thick
    Circa: 1850
    Condition: case is in exceptional condition, enameled areas are very very good, only a tiny slight surface hairline on the back plaque, dial is very good, movement is good, runs a little with pressure on the mainspring, servicing is recommended
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    Auction Info

    2009 MAY Signature Timepieces Auction #5023 (go to Auction Home page)
    Auction Dates
    May, 2009
    12th-13th Tuesday-Wednesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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