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ENAMELED GOLD HEART-SHAPED WATCH Signed "L. Vallette...

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ENAMELED GOLD HEART-SHAPED WATCH Signed "L. Vallette et fils a Genêve", around 1770 Gold case, circular guilloche base, blue enameled and painted medallion, outside with 154 rhinestones on both sides, above the dial on blue enamel a saying in gold: "Par un heureux coeur, on tient son bonheur" Movement: Column caliber made of gold-plated brass, also signed and numbered N. 18670. Beautiful balance cock made of re-drilled and engraved brass, climbing wheel escapement, winding with chain fusee, hand setting with keys, regulating rosette made of silver. Length with bracket: 85mm, width: 56mm, weight: 84g Prof. André Curtit wrote: “Watch in perfect condition and functional condition”. The watch has been in a display case since that time. The current function has not been tested.