C. massive, polished, stepped sides, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4 "', rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.
CHF 20,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 21,850
C. Four body, massive, demi-bassine, polished, the cover engraved with a coat of arms. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver, with Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold spade hands. M. 19-, rhodium plated, 32 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
CHF 80,000 - 90,000
C. Four body, massive, demi-bassine, fully engraved with foliage, columns and a Griffon, in the Renaissance style. Silver cuvette. D. White enamel, with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
C. Three body, massive, bassine pincée, the white gold beveled bezels with a black champleve enamelled decoration in e Greek pattern, chased band, polished back with black champleve enamelled initiais "FJK". Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals on a mat chapter and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel trefle hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, five adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. Three piece "demi-bassine" polished and satiné. D. Matt aluminium with applied aluminium Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminium Breguet hands. M. 16"', aluminium, 439/7 caliber, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.
CHF 2,800 - 3,200
Sold: CHF 2,990
C. Three piece, massive, Bassine pincée, polished with diamond set band and bow. D. Mat silver, with white gold applied Arabic numerals and indexes, sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold bâtons hands. M. 15"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Square double piece, polished, set in a double body square engine-turned sheath opening with a sapphire set push piece. D.Mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes. Gold bâtons hands. M. 6"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 5,520
C. Rectangular, with thumb bars and sprung shutters, yellow gold strops at each ends. Gold cuvette.D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. White gold " scoties" hands. M. 9"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 45 x 30 mm.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 5,520
C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations, and 5 respirations, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.
CHF 26,000 - 28,000
C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 "' - Cal. P1019, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 44 mm.
CHF 14,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.
CHF 20,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "', rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 16,100
C. Three piece, variée, with polished beveled bezels and satiné back. D. Mat silver with an engraved and applied diamond set view of Manhattan in high relief, with scales on each sides, for minutes on the right, hours on the left. The time is shown by to platinum pointers in form of jets, operated by a slide in the band. M. 16-, nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm. Estimate. SFr.
CHF 0 - 0
Sold: CHF 74,750
C. Tapering rectangular body in gold, the sides and back inlaid with panels of flowers in the shubiyama style in lapis, agate, gold and mother-of-pearl, with applied diamond-set hardstone flowers and signed with initiais, the borders of scarlet and black enamel with diamondset fans; suspended from three smooth link chains, withmatching brooch pin decorated en suite, the dial surround enamelled with stylised black champleve patterns. D. Frosted silver with Arabic numerals and minute marks. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 10-, nickeled, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, 5 adjustments. Dial and movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, case stamped with Verger, Paris mark. In very good condition. Dims 82 x 38 mm.
CHF 60,000 - 80,000
Sold: CHF 57,500
C. Black lacquered frame with applied diamond set Arabic numerals in a Japanese style, on a chalcedody base. D. Gold mounted floral combination of lapis lazuli, jade, turquoise, split pearls and moon-stones. Gold serpent hands. M. "Astral", 18-, nickel plated,17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 71 x 80 x 27
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
Sold: CHF 43,700
C. massive, polished, satined, hinged back, bevelled bezel. D. mat silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary dial for the seconds, the days of the month, of the week and the months, aperture for the lunations. "Breguet" white gold hands. M. 11 "' maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 39 mm. Estimate: SFr.
CHF 0 - 0
Sold: CHF 204,250
C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold fancy indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm. EstImate: SFr. ***
CHF 0 - 0
Sold: CHF 336,250
C. Three body, massive, demi-bassine et filets, polished. D. Small blue enamel on the front with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. GiIt brass Louis XV hands. Applied against the frosted and giIt dial-plate, on each sides of the dial, two enamelled maiden Jacks, strike the hours, quarter and minutes on two bells ( slightly restored). Applied on the movement, on the reverse, white enamel subsidiary dials, for the days of the week, the months for the leap year cycle and the date and moon phase aperture. 19?, nickel plated, 32 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs, with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
Sold: CHF 43,700
C. Five body, massive bassine et filets, polished. In a secret compartment, concealed within the gold cuvette, fine automaton scene with enamelled automatons applied against an engraved religious interior, depicting a monk an nun in private "conversation". D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M.19?, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slIde in the band. The automatons are driven by the repeating train, by means of a revolving cross and a spring loaded lever. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 37,950
C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and polished back. Concealed in the hinged gilt bras cuvette, a small automaton scene, presents a couple striving hard to prolong the existence of the human race. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (hair lines). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Giilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, polished steel cock with ruby endstone. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, with repeating work and part of the train of wheels, visible through the central circuar aperture of the dial. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
C. Three body, massive, bassine et filets, engine-turned. D. white enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21-, nickel plated, patented caliber, fausses côtes decoration, 21 jewels, majority in screwed gold settings, great wheel screwed on to the barrel cap. Patented pivoted detent escapement, shock-absorbing counterpoised and off-set passing spring. Two armed cut bimetallic balance, helical balance spring, free sprung with terminal curves. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
CHF 28,000 - 32,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
C. Four body, massive, bassine et filets, polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel pear hands. M. 19-, frosted and pale gilt, Technicum caliber, 15 jewels, spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Philips blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. One minute tourbillon with three arm polished steel cage, driven by the minute wheel. In excellent condition. Diam. 56 mm.
CHF 90,000 - 100,000
Sold: CHF 69,000
C. Double body, chased and enamelled, with small landscapes on the bezels, a loving couple in a garden, finely painted on the back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass dust cap. M. GiIt brass, full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain steel three armed balance, English cock with diamond endstone. Signed on the dust cap and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
Sold: CHF 32,200
Breguet à Paris, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pendant watch in form of an cockle-shell.
C. Double body, enamelled with finely painted scenes in pink cameo, depicting the judgment of Paris on the cover, Cupid enslaved on the reverse and with further white blue and green champleve enamelled decoration ( restored). D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Dim. 34 x 29 mm.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. The movement is set in a fine lyre, with pearl set bezel, and champleve enamelled palm-leaf decoration, the reverse with a fine champleve enamelled, composition of symbols of love and fidelity, over a blue enamel ground and further champleve decoration. Two element chatelaine, bordered with red translucent champleve enamelled drapery, the tower one with a medaillon matching that of the reverse of the watch, the top one with a figure of Venus applied on a black onyx medaillon. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Dim. 60 x 30 mm.
CHF 17,000 - 19,000
Sold: CHF 19,550
C. The movement is set in a fine pearl set lyre, with pearl set bezel, and champleve enamelled palm-leaf decoration, the reverse with a fine champleve enamelled, split-pearl inlaid quiver, over a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. In good condition. Dim. 57 x 36 mm.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. Double body, Louis XVI, with diamond set bezel, the back chased in a radiant pattern, diamond set bow, specially made to match the clip. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with conical pillars, going barrel, early cylinder escapement with brass 'scape wheel, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 16 mm.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1780. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, very small diamond set ring watch.
C. Double body in form of a ring, with rose-diamond set bezel, the ring chased with pierced flowers. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. In good condition. Diam. 17 mm.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Hessen à Paris, circa 1795. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.
C. Double body, Directoire, framed with a pierced champleve and paillonne enamelled decoration, the bezel and pendant with paillonne enamelled decoration, the back of blue enamel, centered with a paillonne rosette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Giilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, giIt brass continental cock with polished steel endstone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Double body, fully decorated with vine leaves over a blue enamelled ground and with further champleve enamelled decoration (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold spade hands. M. Giilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polIshed steel end piece. In good condition. Dim. 52 x 20 mm.
CHF 20,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. Double body, fully decorated, the cover and the back set with split pearls, the base of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the upper part with finely painted Cupids gathering flowers, against a black ground ( slightly restored). D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Giilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end piece. In good condition. Dim. 37 x 32 mm.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Double body, the upper part fully decorated with leaf decoration against a red translucent enamel over engine turning and further champleve enamelled ornaments, the cork with a suspended enamelled charm. The cover with a fine fink cameo painted scene sepicting Venus, Apollo and Amour. M. Giilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end piece In good condition. Dim. 42 x 28 mm.
CHF 14,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. Oval, with hinged diamond set bezel, winding hole shutter on the edge. split shoulders on the chunk. D. rock crystal, internally engraved with Arabic numerals and outer gilt scrolled decoration. Blued steel spade hands. M. GiIt brass, Lepine caliber with free standing barrel and wolf tooth train of wheel,15 sapphire jewels star wheel lateral lever escapement, plain gold three armed balance. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 16 mm.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
C. Two piece shaped case with diamond set bezel, and winding shutter in the back. D. White enamel with subsidiary ring for Breguet hour chapter and date, the diamond set spiral form balance visible through an aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Heart shape gilt brass full plate, with going barrel, virgule escapement, with pirouette, the balance staff set with a pinion, gearing to an intermediate wheel carrying the virgule. Therefore the balance revolves several time each direction. In very good condition. Dim. 43 x 29 mm.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 39,100
C. The movement is set on a ring with split-pearl set bezel and winding shutters. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Dial plate with white and blue champleve floral decoration on a black ground. M. Rectangular gilt brass, full plate with inset bell, going barrel, cylinder escapement with diamond set balance, repeating with slide along the bezel. In good condition. Dim. 32 x 22 mm.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Rare 18 ct. gold minute repeating watch.
C. Four body, Empire, polished with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20-, gilt brass, Lepine caliber with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, with visible polished minute repeating work. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Double body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back enamelled with a very fine painted scene, depicting Indians hunting an elephant. Hinged gilt silver cuvette, engraved with a star and further ribbon decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. GiIt brass spade hands 'and counterpoised seconds hand. M. GiIt brass, Chinese caliber, florally engraved overall, with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, polished steel f ive armed balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 5,750
Chevalier & Cochet, No. 8835, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold watch with passing automatons.
C.Double body Directoire, polished, the bezels reeded on the edge. D. Small eccentric, hite enamel, with Arabic numerals (slightly restored). Blued steel serpent hands. Above the dial, in a semi-circular aperture, driven by the going train, gold automatons are passing in a merrygo- round, depicting a hunting scene, over a painted landscape. M. Hinged frosted and gilt full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1815. Unusual, 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating automaton watch.
C. Three body Empire, with reeded band and engineturned back. GiIt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals, centered with a three coloured gold automaton scene, applied on a blued steel ground, depicting two monkey Jacks, climbed on palm trees to strike hours and quarters on two bells. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental gilt brass cock with polished steel endpiece, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressig the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 13,000 - 14,000
C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and engineturned back. GiIt brass hinged cuvette. D. Enamel, with a fine painted scene depicting a young lady, playing the lyre in a river-side landscape, the score of the tune plaid by the watch, on the upper part, small central chapter with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass, double train with free standing barrels, the going train with inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train with 26 vibrating steel blades. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. Three body Empire, with reeded band, the engine turned back with a small monogram en réserve. Hinged plain gilt brass cuvette. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (slightly restored. Gold spade hands. Glazed three coloured gold automaton scene applied on a blued steel ground. Driven by the repeating train on the top, a Punchinello suddenly appears to fight Father Time, while below, two cupids Jacks, strike hours and quarters on two bells. M. Frosted and gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.
CHF 28,000 - 32,000
C. Three body, forme quatre baguettes, engine turned. Hinged plain gilt brass cuvette. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (hair line). Blued steel Breguet hands. Glazed three coloured gold and enamel automaton scene applied on a blued steel ground. On the top, two cupids Jacks strike hours and quarters on two bells, as well driven by the repeating train, a sitting lady is spinning wool on a theater stage. M. Frosted and gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
CHF 28,000 - 32,000
Sold: CHF 32,200
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1815. Fine 18 ct. gold quarter repeating, half skeletonized automaton watch.
C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and polished back. GiIt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (hair lines), centered with two Cupids Jacks, over the visible striking work, striking hours and quarter on two bells, a third cupid, above "6" strikes the quarters only. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental gilt brass cock with ruby end-stone, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressig the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Three body, with twisted band, the back with a 16 points wind-star against an undercut delicate foliage engraving. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals and inner date ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gold three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with ruby endstone. Minute repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, visible calendar and repeating work on the dial aperture. In very good condition, Diam. 63 mm.
CHF 12,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
C. Four body, Empire, with reeded band and glazed back Glazed cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a plain reserve. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, the skeletonized pack plate revealing the train of wheels, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gold three armed balance, flat balance spring and diamond endstone. Repeating on gongs by pulling the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In good condition, with a short chain and a gold and enamel key. Diam. 57 mm.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Four body, Empire, with reeded band and bezels, engine-turned back.Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. Blued steel Breguet hands and counterpoised seconds hand. M. GiIt brass, double train with free standing barrels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring and ruby endstone. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Dead independent seconds mechanism of Pouzait type, with boit in the band.Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
CHF 7,800 - 8,800
C. Three body Empire, with reeded band, the back finely engraved with the reclined figure of a crowned lady, scrolls birds and foliage in the Renaissance style. GiIt brass cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals on a white enamel chapter ring. Blued steel serpent hands. M. 22-, gilt brass, bar caliber with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass balance with diamond end-stone, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 4,715
C. Double body, Directoire, the bezels with blue, white and red geometrical champleve enamelled decoration, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning, centered with a white and light blue champleve enamelled rosette. D. White enamel, with Breguet numerals (slightly restored). Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged, frosted and gilt, full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock, pierced and engraved with the monogram "L.R.". Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, the gilt dial rim and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
CHF 8,500 - 10,000
C. Four body, Empire, with split pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the band and pendant with blue champleve enamelled decoration, the enamel back with flowers finely painted on a blue ground. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.18?, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring and ruby endstone. In very good conditon. Diam. 50 mm.
CHF 15,000 - 17,000
C. Double body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow, with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with champleve enamelled painted flowers on a black ground, simulating a cloisonne enamel work. GiIt brass glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel spatula hands. M. 20?, polished steel, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain five armed polished steel balance, flat balance spring and ruby end-stone. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
C. Double body, Directoire, bezels, and pendant with paillonné decoration over a blue enamelled ground ( slightly restored), the enamel back with a very fine painted bunch of flowers in a vase, with further paillonné floral decoration, over a lake side landscape. D. White enamel with Roman numerals (slightly restored). Gold skeletonized hands and counterpoised seconds hand. GiIt brass dust cap. M. Hinged, frosted and gilt, double train, the back plate with an applied gilt decorative plate, engraved with scrolls of foliage, two going barrels, wound separately, the going train with a virgule escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with a large single foot, matching and sunk in the decorative plate, diamond endstone. Independent jumping seconds train, with a boit on the dial rim. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
CHF 22,000 - 25,000
C. Double body, Directoire, with blue enamelled pasteset bezels, the back enamelled in a cartouche with a painted lake side fort, surrounded by a complex architectural design paillonné and partly inlaid with simulated marbIe and aventurine inclusions, with applied paste decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Very fine gilt-metal and rock crystal crucifix watch, with original leather protecting case.
C. GiIt-brass two piece frame engraved with delicate foliage and hatch-work. Hinged faceted rock crystal cover and back, loose-rig pendant and button finial. Suede lined leather protecting case, the floral tooling with signs of gilt remaining. D. Hinged gilt-brass dial plate engraved with implements of the scourge and crucifixion. Applied silver dial, the centre engraved with a crowing cock, Roman hour chapters with cross-shaped half-hour divisions. Single balluster-turned blued -steel hand. M. Gilt-brass shaped plates, turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut line, short train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the movement. In excellent condition. Dims. 65 x 40 mm. (excluding ring)
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
Sold: CHF 88,550
C. Double body outer with turned bezels and square hinge. Inner, double body, now with stirrup bow, both cases plain and polished. D. Polished silver champleve chapter-ring with Roman numerals and rubricated inner ring for lunar calendar. Central revolving moon-phase disc with blued-steel pointer indicating the hour of high tide for each day of the lunar month. Outer edge with rubricated revolving date ring and further scale showing the months each with the number of days. Single bluedsteel hand of tulip pattern. M. Gilt-brass full-plate, with pierced griffins' head pillars, fusee with chain, fourwheel train without centre-wheel and balluster turned pinion arbors. Verge escapement with plain three-arm steel balance, three turn balance spring with Tompion regulator, open-work florally pierced cock with large irregular foot. Signed on the backplate. In excellent condition Diam. 56mm.
CHF 22,000 - 26,000
C. Two body, gilt-metal front frame only with chevron engraved border, hinged to pierced and engraved mounting brackets with loose-ring pendant and button finial. Octagonal faceted rock crystal cover and back. D. Octagonal, with gilt brass dial plate with gold plaque, champleve enamelled with black Roman chapters, the centre and surround with floral sprays in green blue and umber translucent enamel. Single blued-steel tulip pattern hand. M. Oval, gilt-brass plates, turned balluster pillars, engraved fixed barrel with going arbour, three wheel train with verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular florally pierced and engraved cock. C-scroll steel stackfreed with curved friction blade, 25 tooth brass stop-wheel with engraved brass cam. Pierced and engraved hog's bristle regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dims. 45 x 24 mm.
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
C. Two-piece engraved frame, the borders with a hatched pattern, the interior with delicate foliage, duodecagonal lobed rock crystal back and hinged cover, loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Oval, gilt-brass with engraved Roman chapters calibrated I-V and VI-XII on two concentric rings, with foliage engraved border and centre. Blued-steel tulip pattern hand (replaced). M. Oval, partially engraved gilt-brass plates and turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut, short train with verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Irregular open-work florally pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin. Worm-and-wheel setup with silver regulator disc. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dims. 51 x 32 mm.
CHF 40,000 - 50,000
C. Double body, bassine, with split bezel, painted overall on enamel, the main scene depicting Athena and two Cupids ; she wears an armour and a helmet, her buckler is decorated with the heat of the Gorgone. The frieze on the band with alternate florets and four small landscapes after Gabriel Perelle's engravings, a farm-house with a tower, painted inside the case (very slightly restored around the pendant). Plain gold split bezel. The original gold pendant, being completed with an articulated bow. D. Enamel, with Roman numerals, the center painted with the portrait of Diane with her dog. M. GiIt brass full plate with pierced Egyptian pillars, four wheel train, fusee with original chain, verge escapement, plain three armed steel balance, English style gilt brass cock, pierced and engraved with scrolls and flowers. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.
CHF 80,000 - 100,000
Sold: CHF 126,500
Estienne Ester, Geneva, circa 1660. Rare small silver-gilt and gold piqué pair-cased watch.
C. Outer, double body with giIt frame, leather covered with gold pin-work decoration, the back centred with a Count's coronet above a monogram VAS(?). Inner, double body with split bezel and loose-ring pendant. D. White enamel on copper, with Roman numerals, half and quarter divisions, the centre with a foliage motif. Single blued-steel tulip hand. M. Gilt-brass full plate with turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut, short train with verge escapement and plain two-arm steel balance. without spring. Florally pierced and engraved oval gilt brass cock secured by a screw. Worm-andwheel set-up with silver regulator disk (pointer lacking). Signed on the backplate. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm. .
CHF 55,000 - 65,000
Sold: CHF 51,750
C. Double body bassine enamelled overall, the exterior decorated with green translucent enamel over a flinque' ground, centred with a raised portrait bust of an Amazon ( possibly Minerva), surrounded by a wreath of foliage enamelled en pale' in pink, yellow and black on a white ground, the split bezel enamelled en suite, the edge with summer flowers against white (small old repairs at base). Interior with a portrait bust of Mars framed with black scroll-work on a powder blue ground. Loose-ring pendant. D. Off-white enamel on gold with Roman numerals and half-hour divisions, the centre decorated with a ring of flowers on a green ground matching the sides. Single balluster-turned gold hand. M. Gilt-brass full plate with turned balluster pillars, fusee now with chain, three wheel train with verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Irregular oval form cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Worm-and-wheel set-up with delicately pierced blued-steel brackets (one partially deficient ) and silver regulator disk. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 32mm.
CHF 130,000 - 150,000
Sold: CHF 204,250
C. Three-piece frame, the centre section inset with eight faceted rock crystal panels, the hinged back and front covers with similar inset panels. Flat-section loose-ring pendant double-pivoted on a bar. D. Octagonal gilt brass dial plate with locating lugs, applied silver chapter-ring with black enamelled Roman chapters. Single ballusterturned blued-steel hand. M. Octagonal gilt-brass plates, turned balluster pillars, six turn fusee, now with gui, three-wheel train, verge escapement with plain two-arm steel balance, hog's-bristle regulator with punched scale. Irregular florally pierced and engraved balance cock secured by a pin, the ratchet-wheel set-up cock with similar decoration. Secured in the case by a double spring clip. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dims. 52 x 33 mm.
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
C. Four body, forme collier, engine-turned. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine turned, with Roman numerals on an eccentric chapter and a thermometer large sector. Blued steel fleurs de lys hands. M. 14-, giIt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.
CHF 2,000 - 2,500
C. Four body, forme quatre baguettes, engine-turned with silver band. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on an eccentric polished chapter. Gold Breguet hands. M. 15.5?, frosted and giIt, bar caliber, 12 jewels, going barrel with a female winding hole, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the movement. In excellent condition with a gold ratchet male key. Diam. 41 mm.
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Four body, massive, Louis XV, polished. Gold cuvette. D. Six piece white enamel, with Arabic numerals, red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the date and the subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Glazed,19"', nickel plated, three quarter plate, with diamond spotted decoration, 32 jewels in gold screwed settings, gold straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. The split second chronograph with a visible work, the single push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and case, numbered on the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 60 mm.
CHF 220,000 - 250,000
Sold: CHF 226,250
C. Four body, massive, Jürgens, polished. Gold cuvette. D. Three piece white enamel, with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M.19?, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 1 b quality, 14 jewels, lateral gold lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with poising screws and diamond endstone, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. The escapement is set on a 52.5 minute revolution carriage. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 65,000 - 75,000
C. Four body massive, Lucia polished, with black champleve enamelled Arabic numerals on the border of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. Four piece white enamel, with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute, chronograph ring and tachometer scale, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold spade hands. M.18 ?, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, l a quality, 24 jewels, gold straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond endstone, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and gold wheels, the push piece on the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 17,000 - 19,000
Sold: CHF 19,550
C. Four body, massive, Lucia Royal, polished, the banker's monogram engraved on the cover. Gold cuvette with the enamelled photographic portrait of Mr. Bleichrôder and the engraved dates: April 16, 1847 - April 16, 1897. D. Three piece white enamel, with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Glazed, 1 8?, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 1 a quality, 27 jewels ingold screwed settings, gold straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond endstone, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 53 mm.
CHF 33,000 - 36,000
Sold: CHF 36,800
C. Four body, massive, Lucia Royal, polished. Golcl cuvette. D. Three piece white enamel, with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Glazed, 18-, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 1 a quality, 27 jewels in gold screwed settings, gold straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond endstone, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 56 mm.
CHF 22,000 - 26,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. Two-body, bright-cut engraved edge with invisible hinge, the bands with applied rope-twist gold decoration on a finely matted ground, the bezel set with twin split-pearls intersected by cabochon rubies, the back decorated with blue translucent enamel (very small invisible repair at base). within a border of applied gold roundels, and centred with an oval enamel portrait bust of a young woman within stone and pearl-set frame; case opened by pulling upwards on the repeat pendant. Marks for Neuchatel, 20ct. gold, IGF maker's mark, No. 7051. D. White enamel (faint hair lines towards centre), with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals. Moon hands. M. Gilt-brass full-plate with turned pillars, goingbarrel with self-winding by means of a large navetteshaped weight with unidirectional operation through a ratchet-and-pawl, one straight pin-banking spring on the weight, the return controlled by a coil spring on the pivot arbour; the weight locked when fully wound by a steel ratchet arm automatically lifted into place by a pin on the barrel cap. Double-wheel duplex escapement with brass 'scape wheels, plain three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring and tangential regulator, pierced and engraved continental cock with diamond end-stone. Quarter-repeating on a large bell in the back of the case (scratched Chinese characters and name Drury on the back) by depressing the pendant. GiIt dust ring. Signed on the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 70 mm.
CHF 45,000 - 50,000
Sold: CHF 59,800
C. Outer. Two-body, with pie-crust edge, decorated with a wavy pattern in engraved gold on a pale blue ground, within red enamel borders. Inner Three-body, the band with a pattern of ribbon tied roundels enamelled in scarlet translucent and white enamel on a pale blue ground;back panel of red enamel over a sunburst pattern of engine-turning. Pendant enamelled en suite. D. Engine-turned gold, engraved with Turkish chapters on a matted ground. Blued-steel 'lozenge' hands. M. GiIt full-plate with going barrels, ruby cylinder escapement, with plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Engraved balance cock with diamond end-stone. Quarter-striking, with repeating set-off in the pendant, on two gongs. GiIt-metal dust-cap. Signed on the dial, dust-cap and movement. In very good condition. Diam: 67 mm.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 36,800
C. Double body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow, with champleve enamelled decoration, a fine pastoral scene of domestic life, with three young maids and a boy, reading a letter (slightly restored on the border). Gold hinged cuvette with engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. 22-, gilt brass, fully engraved, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, three armed steel balance with three trapezoïdal weights and screws, flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.
CHF 50,000 - 60,000
Sold: CHF 50,600
C. Double body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow, with champleve enamelled decoration, a fine pastoral scene of domestic life, with a man, in front of a horse, thrashing is young son, white his young daughter strives to refrain him. Gold hinged cuvette with engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. 22-, bluecl steel, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, three armed steel balance with three trapezôidal weights and screws, flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the inner side of the cuvette.. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
CHF 50,000 - 60,000
Sold: CHF 43,700
C. Double body, outer and inner, polished, a coat of arms, engraved on the back of the outer case. D. white enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds ( very slightly restored on the border, beneath the bezel). Gold heart hands. M. Frosted and gilt, full plate with cylindrical pillars, the fusee with maintaining power, typical Earnshaw spring detent escapement and two armed cut bimetallic balance with trapezoidal weights, timing screws and diamond endstone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition, with an original paper in the case, giving the history of the owner's family and the date the chronometer was built. Diam. 58 mm.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 34,500
C.Three body, consular, polished, with fixed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds (hair lines). Blued steel spade hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, typical Arnold spring detent escapement with the detent sunk in the back plate, Arnold "Z" platinum and silver balance, free sprung gold helical balance spring with terminal curves, gilt brass cock, pierced and engraved with scrolls and a dragon's head, diamond endstone. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 34,500
C. Two part solid mahogany box with slIding observationlid, brass bowl and circular gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Frosted and giltrass full plate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, fusee with maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement set on the back plate, two armed bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and timing screws. Free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. In very good condition. Dial diam. 70 mm. Dim. 14.5x14.5x14 cm.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Three body mahogany box with external brass handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension mounted on shock absorber. D. Silverd with subsidiary small Roman hourchapter, symmetrical Arabic seconds and Up-and- Down sector below, outer Arabic minute ring on the border. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Polished brass full plate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, fusee with maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two armed bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and timing screws. Free sprung polished steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and diamond endstone. Signed on the box, dial and movement In very good condition. Dial diam. 80 mm. Dim. 16 x 16 x 17 cm.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. Double body mahogany box with slide on the lid over the glazed observation aperture. Brass gimball with a ladded bowl Ilned with velvet. Brass case en forme de tabatière, similar to that used by Louis Berthoud for his later chronometer, the winding hole on the bezel, covered by a slide. D. Silvered regulator type, similar to that used by Louis Berthoud, with small Roman chapter for hours, subsidiary seconds below, outer Arabic minute ring on the border of the bezel. It is marked: "Dépot de la Marine". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Frosted and gilt, full plate, fully jeweled, with conical pillars secured by nuts with washers. Fusee with chain, maintaining power, Louis Berthoud type pivoted detent escapement, four armed compensation balance, with four trapezoidal weights and timing screws, blued steel conical balance spring. As on virtually all the Motel chronometers, it is wound from the bezel by means of a beveled gearing engaging the fusee. The balance can be locked in such a way, it stats again, at once, as soon as released. Signed on the dial, the back plate and the dial rim. In very good condition. Dial diam. 80 mm.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 52,900
C. Double body mahogany box with slide on the lid over the glazed observation aperture. Brass gimball with a ladded bowl lined with velvet. Brass case en forme de tabatière. D. Silvered regulator type, with small Roman chapter for hours, subsidiary seconds below, outer Arabic minute ring on the border of the bezel. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Frosted and gilt, full plate, fully jeweled, with conical pillars secured by nuts with washers. Fusee with chain, maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement, three armed compensation balance, with three trapezoidal weights and timing screws, blued steel conical balance spring. Signed on the dial, the back plate and the dial rim. In very good condition. Dial diam. 80 mm.
CHF 22,000 - 26,000
Sold: CHF 40,250
C. Glazed, Oval Bout. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary alarm setting dial. Silver engine-turned dial-plate. Blued steel pear hands. M. Eight day going double train movement with going barrels. Silvered brass platform escapement, straight line lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking, repeating and alarm on two gongs, with button on the top and Silence, grande and petite sonnerie selection lever on the base. In very good condition. Dim. 13,5 x 12,5 x 9 cm.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
C. Anglaise riche, with Corinthian columns, used in conjunction with bronze low relief side panels, depicting woodland deities, dancing on the left, playing the flute, on the right. D. Bronze with Arabic numerals, and gilt decoration in the Renaissance style. GiIt brass fleurs de lys hands. M. Rectangular, with going barrels, frosted and silvered platform with straight line lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Striking the hours and one blow every quarter, also repeating the hours at will on one gong. In good condition. Dim. 16 x 10,5 x 9 cm.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 1,725
C. Four body, bassine et filets, bearing the London hallmarks for 1871, with reeded band, the polished back with an engraved cartouche. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds (hair line). Gold pear hands. M. gilt brass, drawn from the Lepine caliber with free standing barrel, 19 jewels, Robin detent-lever escapement, Louis Berthoud's type three armed compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push pendant. Signed on the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
C. Four body, massive pomme et gouge, polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radiant Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for week days with inner 24 hours, months with inner leap year cycle, dates with inner seconds and moon phase aperture on the top (invisibe hair lines in two subsidiary dials), Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 20?, nickel plated, fausses côtes decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. In good condition. Diam. 59 mm.
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
C. Four body, massive, bassine et filets, engine-turned, a monogram below a Royal Crown, engraved on the cover. Gold cuvette, engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M.18?, gold double train with differential winding, nickel plated, fausses côtes decoration, 35 jewels, some in gold screwed bearings, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking on gongs with boit in the band for grande and petite sonnerie selection and Strike/silence.. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. Three body, massive, bassine et filets, with chased band and borders, the cover with the bi-color gold applied monogram "L.T.A.", the back engraved with a fine composition of a palm tree, a railway steem-engine, a sailing-boat, a large marine anchor, balls of cotton and barrels, outer further scrolls and floral decoration. D. White enamel on the front, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Skeletonized silver on the back, with subsidiary dials for week-days, dates, months and moon phase aperture. M.19?, nickel plated, 31 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 58mm.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
C.Four body, massive, bassine, polished. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, small eccentric chapter ring, with Roman numerals, symetrical subsidiary seconds and outer red Arabic chronograph ring. Blued steel spade hands. M. 18?, nickel plated, fausses côtes decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown, split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and case. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
C. Four body, bassine et filets, polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for week days, months(very slightly chipped toward the center) and running seconds with inner moon phase aperture, circular sector for the dates of the perpetual calendar. Gold spade hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, 31 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
CHF 18,000 - 20,000
C. Four body, massive, demi-bassine, engine-turned with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer independent second ring, allowing to read the quarter of second, subsidiary seconds and hour and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19-, gilt brass, double trains with going barrels, 18 jewels, Swiss swan neck lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve, the independent second boit in the hand. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Four body, massive, bassine, polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring and red and blue tachometer scale, calibrated for 1000 meters, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold pear hands. M. 19-, rhodium plated, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
C. Four body, massive, bassine, polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold spade hands. 19-, nickel plated, fausses côtes decoration, 32 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
CHF 7,500 - 8,500
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover with red enamelled Arabic chapters on a white ground, the back with a superbly painted and complex armorial and the motto "FESTINA LENTE". Gold cuvette, olivetted set-hands push piece and anti-theft bow. By Anthony Strachan. D. White enamel by Willis, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and 60 minute register. Blued-steel "pear"hands. M. 20?, frosted and gilt, half plate, 28 jewels largely in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel double overcoil balance spring with micrometer regulator and diamond end-stone. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph work visible on the backplate with locking push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 54 mm.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "pear" hands. M.19?, frosted and gilt three quarter plate, 18 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with push piece in the band. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 5,175
C. Four body, massive, pomme et filets, polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring and 30 hour up-anddown scale. Gold spade hands. M. 19, frosted and giIt, three quarter plate with fusee and chain, maintaining power, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold poising and timing screws, gilt brass tourbillon type balance bridge, diamond end stone, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Three body, bassine et pommes, polished, the back engraved with a cartouche. Silver cuvette. D. Egg-shell enamel, with Roman numerals, outerArabic ring divided for two second per revolution, and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. 22?, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, lateral lever escapement, plain brass three armed balance, ruby endstone and flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. GiIt bronze Corinthian, glazed on for sides, with fluted silvered columns. D. White enamel chapter with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, with inner moon phase aperture and outer lunar calendar ring, for the month, with outer perpetual calendar ring, for the barometer, glass pipes for Reaumur/Centigrade and Fahrenheit thermometers. Blued steel Breguet hands. Rectangular brass movement with turned pillars, going barrels on both trains, Desfontaine type escapement à coups perdus, allowing a dead center second hand, with a half second beating pendulum. Gridiron pendulum with thermometer in the bob. The calendar work is driven by the striking train once every 24 hours. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 65 x 32 x 20 cm.
CHF 30,000 - 40,000
Sold: CHF 43,700
C. Four body, massive, bassine et filets, engraved overall with decoration in Renaissance pattern, the cover with champleve blue enamel Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette engraved with a vanity and the motto: Les heures passent, le temps vécu reste. Quand la vie passe, la fin approche. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. 19?, gilt brass, 31 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 6,500 - 7,500
C. Three body, massive, bassine, polished with engineturned back in a sun-burst pattern and engraved with a small monogram. Gold cuvette. D. Mat gold with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.19?, gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
CHF 8,000 - 9,000
C. Four body, massive, demi-bassine, polished. Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned, with Arabic numerals on a mat chapter, and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel pear hands. M. 19?, gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
CHF 7,500 - 8,500
C. Three piece, Empire, polished with reeded band, white gold rims and bow. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned, with Roman numerals on a polished chapter, and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.17?, gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
C. Three body, massive, forme collier, polished, the monogram "P.A.", engraved on the back. Presentation inscription inside the back: La Librairie Hachette, à Monsieur Paul Antoine 1885-1930. Gold cuvette. Silver engine-turned dial, with Breguet numerals on a frosted chapter and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17?, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 2,760
C. Three body, massive, polished with turned bezels. Hinged gilt-metal cuvette. D. Small eccentric white enamel with Arabic chapters and minute divisions. Gold spear pattern hands. A. Gold plate finely enamelled with the people of Israel, the all-seeing eye of God in the background in opalescent gold, with applied raised varicoloured gold plate chased with rocks, foliage and figures of Moses and five supplicants, a cave below revealing a further plate decorated in enamel and engraved gold with applied gold cherub jacks flanking an alter to Love. M. Frosted and gilt full-plate with goingbarrel, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Skeletonised polished steel continental cock. Quarter-repeating on two visible gongs with highly polished steel-work visible on the backplate, by depressing the pendant, the automaton train also wound from the pendant by means of a displacement slide in the band of the case. Steel pendant locking button. In excellent condition, with gold and enamel key and fitted tooled leather case Diam. 67 mm. Estimate: SFr. * * *
CHF 0 - 0
Sold: CHF 446,250
C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 12"'-120, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 4,140