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Gold & enamel Chronometer no. 24213

Case: Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", fully decorated with chased with thistle in Art-Nouveau pattern, over a light green ground, simulating "piqué à jour" work. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated 1901.

Dial: Three piece, white enamel with Breguet numerals,outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands.

Movement: 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index.

Provenance:
1900 - Haas Neveux, Geneva

1900 - Paris International Exhibition

1901 - Dedication dated "August 15, 1901"

1969 - Parke Bernet galleries, presumed to be this watch, “ HEAVY ART Noveau EIGHTEEN - KARAT GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH Haas Neveux , Geneva - Paris With high grade lever movement , the back deeply chased with a thistle on a background of soft Diameter 48mm This watch appears to have obtained a prize at the Paris International Exhibition in 1900, see illustration “

1993 - Antiquorum, 17 Oct 1993, est CHF2,800-3,200, unsold, "Anne. Mson.B. Haas Jne., Haas Neveux & Cie. Successeurs, Genève, Paris, No. 24213, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Nouveau keyless watch. C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", fully decorated with chased with thistle in Art-Nouveau pattern, over a light green ground, simulating "piqué à jour" work. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated 1901. D. Three piece, white enamel with Breguet numerals,outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm."

1999 - Antiquorum, 13 Nov 1999, est 7-8,000, unsold, "Ancienne Maison B. Haas Jeune, Haas Neveux & Cie. Srs. Genève, Paris, No. 24213, circa 1900.Fine 18K gold and enamel, Art Nouveau keyless watch. C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", fully decorated with raised thistle flower and foliage in an Art Nouveau pattern, against a light green ground. Hinged gold cuvette with a dedication dated August 15, 1901. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds; Gold "spade" hands. M. 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration with Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement.Diam. 49 mm."

2021 - Antiquorum, 6 Nov 2021, est CHF2-4,000, sold CHF3,125, "ANCIENNE MAISON B. HAAS JEUNE, 18K GOLD ART NOUVEAU POCKET WATCH, Fine 18K gold and enamel, Art Nouveau keyless watch. Case is fully decorated with raised thistle flower and foliage in an Art Nouveau pattern, against a light green ground., Brand Haas Neveux & Co Year Circa 1900 Movement No. 24213 Case No. 24213 Diameter 49 mm Caliber 17’’’, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes” decoration with Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw, “Poinçon de Genève” (Geneva Quality Hallmark or Geneva seal). Signature Dial, Case and Movement Hinged gold cuvette with a dedication dated August 15, 1901 "

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