Soap pocket watch in 18K (750/1000) yellow gold. White enameled dial with black painted Arabic and Roman numerals, railroad minute track, small seconds at 6 o'clock. Hour hand. Circular gadrooned case with amati, floral and star decoration, gold bowl. Dust cover engraved with "Ancre Ligne Droite 15 rubies", numbered 50152 and signed "Molé Genève". Hand-wound mechanical movement. Late 19th - early 20th century. Case diameter: 37 mm Gross weight: 48.15 grams (Minor damage to enamel, bent hand, minute hand missing, operation not guaranteed, servicing recommended). Our thanks to Alexandre Léger for his kind collaboration. Condition report available on request: [email protected] (Sale at irresponsible bidding)

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