157 lots

LOT 1

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Nicolaus Rugendas, Augspurg, circa 1730. Fine gilt brass and silver portable equinoctial "Augsburg" dial with compass in fitted leather box.

Octagonally shaped, compass in the center, four cardinal points marked in Latin, revolving magnetic declination disc, crescent-shaped hinged Arabic latitude sector calibrated from 20 to 90 degrees, spring-loaded gnomon, folding plummet for leveling, back with silvered plate engraved with latitudes of 43 world cities, three gilt brass turned feet. Signed above the compass "Nicolaus Rugendas, Augspurg". Dim. 60 x 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 2

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Butterfield a Paris, circa 1700. Fine octagonal, horizontal, portable silver sundial with compass in original shagreen fitted box.

Four hour scales for the latitudes 43°, 52°, 47°, 40°, small compass, spring-loaded folding gnomon with bird-shaped index, latitude scale from 40°-60°, small central engraved rosette, back with gilt brass plate engraved with the latitudes of 20 European cities, three silver feet. Signed in the center. Dim. 61 x 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 3

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Johan Martin in Augsspurg, circa 1710. Gilt brass and silver portable equinoctial "Augsburg" dial with compass.

Octagonally shaped, compass in the center, four cardinal points marked with their Latin initials, magnetic declination mark engraved at about 8 degrees, crescent shaped hinged Arabic silver hour sector set for the proper latitude via a latitude sector calibrated from 25 to 90 degrees, spring-loaded gnomon, back with gilt brass plate engraved with latitudes of 34 European cities, three silver feet. Signed on the lower edge "Johan Martin in Augsspurg". Dim. 52 x 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 4

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Minotaurs German, circa 1550. Fine pre-balance spring, single-hand, hour-striking tambour-shaped pendant watch, later custom-built iron movement with stackfreed, foliot and hog's bristle regulator.

C. Drum-shaped, hinged top and fixed bottom, the front pierced with 12 openings for the hours with Minotaur's masks, pierced and engraved center, pierced band and base, the band with scrolls and animals, the back with masks and figures in the "grotesque" manner typical of the Renaissance. D. Gilt metal, hinged to the case, outer 12-hour Roman chapter ring, engraved inner quarter-hour divisions and innermost chapter with Arabic 24-hour division with German "Z" for numeral "2", calibrated from 13 to Z4, twelve touch pins in the outermost ring, pinhole for setting the striking, the center with Moresque pattern. Single blued steel "tulip" hand. M. 47 mm, iron, pinned to the dial, full plate, four turned baluster pillars, open mainspring attached to the plate, C-shaped stackfreed, 4-wheel train, verge escapement with foliot and hog's bristle mounted on a pivoted lever, small iron S-shaped cock secured by a screw, iron striking train driven by open mainspring fixed to a post mounted on the inside of the back plate, count wheel on the back plate driven by four pins mounted on the end of the first striking wheel, striking on a bell of rectangular cross-section mounted with a screw to the bottom of the case,striking with a single hammer.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 5

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Cushion-Shaped Watch. German, circa 1590. Fine and rare round gilt metal, hour-striking, single-hand, two-train, large pendant clockwatch with stackfreed, foliot and hog's bristle regulator.

C. Double-body, tambour-like but with cushioned band and slightly domed covers, hinged bezel engraved with repeated pattern, front cover originally pierced and later cut out for viewing the dial, band and back pierced for the sound and decorated with foliate and floral motifs, short pendant and loose ring. D. Gilt metal, hinged to the case, outer chapter with twelve Roman numerals divided for quarters, inner ring with 13 to 24 hour Arabic numerals, with German style with "Z" for "2", center engraved with wind rose and sun-ray motifs. Blued-steel hand. M. 47.2 mm, gilt brass full plate with four rectangular pillars, open mainspring attached to the plate,C-shaped stackfreed, four-wheel iron train (with later brass escape wheel), verge escapement, steel foliot, hog's bristle mounted on a pivoted adjustable lever, small gilt cock in the shape of a sea serpent, striking train driven by a open mainspring attached to the barrel with five-wheel iron train, count wheel on the back plate, the bell mounted to the bottom of the case.Diam. 64 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

USD 18,500 - 22,000

LOT 6

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Hercules and Antaeus. Nicolaus Schmidt, Germany, circa 1595. Very fine large oval pre-balance spring, single-hand, hour-striking, silver pendant watch with concealed dial and stackfreed.

C. Two-body, hinged front engraved with a scene depicting Hercules fighting Antaeus, a small cartouche at the top with winged cherub, the back very finely engraved with a scene depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, band pierced and engraved in foliate pattern, floral pendant, loose ring. D. Silver, oval, hinged, Roman numerals, half-hour markers, center engraved with stylized foliage, outer with cherubs, nymphs and mask among stylized foliage. Blued steel "arrowhead" hand. M. Oval, 52 x 47 mm, pinned to the dial, full plate, gilt brass, fixed barrel, 4-wheel train, verge escapement, steel foliot with two weights on each side, short S-shaped steel cock, C-shaped stackfreed, striking on a bell screwed inside the back, fixed barrel, cylindrical friction-fit governor, count wheel on the pillar plate under the dial, interesting engraved gilt brass hammer in a shape of a duck's head with steel beak.Punched on the back plate with maker's mark.Dim. 78 x 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 26,000

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 7

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Cross-Beat Escapement. Jerg Ernst, Augsburg, first quarter of the 17th century. Fine and very rare oval smoked crystal, gilt silver mounted, large octagonal pre-balance spring pendant watch with cross-beat escapement.

C. Two-body, hinged, back and band formed from two single pieces of faceted smoked crystal, mask pendant and finial. D. Gilt silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, inner quarter divisions, champlevé center with polychrome flowers and a bird, the whole on gilt pierced and engraved domed plate. Steel tulip hands. M. 51 x 41 mm, oval, full plate, baluster pillars, fusee and gut, short train, cross-beat verge escapement, two foliots geared together and terminated with silver winged cherub masks, small irregular cock with high neck, striking works removed, elaborate mainspring set-up ratchet click. Signed on the back plate.Dim. 81 x 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 8

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Hercules Clock. Jerg Ernst, Germany, first quarter of 17th century. Fine and very rare silver, gilt bronze and rock crystal astronomical hour and quarter striking pre-balance spring clock with cross-beat escapement, phases, aspect, and age of the moon.

C. Designed as a monstrance, silver Hercules wearing a gilt lion skin, holding on his head an octagonal gilt brass clock with rock crystal back panel, his arms supporting two silver brackets terminated with gilt torches, hexagonal molded gilt base with four feet, the top with silver appliqué having a mask and bird's heads, terminated with gilt brass finial. D. Set on an oval gilt brass dome pierced and engraved with birds, mask and foliage, silver hour ring with radial Roman numerals and half-hour divisions, outer inclined gilt minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers and Roman quarters, innermost ages of the moon scale with a gilt pointer disc with engraved diagram of aspects and phases of the moon aperture. Blued steel "tulip and poker" hands. M. Oval, gilt brass, full plate, turned baluster pillars, fusee and chain, short 3-wheel train, cross beat escapement with two steel-rod foliots terminated with silver winged cherub masks, elaborately pierced and engraved gilt brass mainspring set-up click, striking quarters from fixed barrel and 4-wheel train terminating with cylindrical brass governor, count wheel under the dial, striking quarters on a bell under the dial dome. Separate hour striking mechanism in the base with circular and octagonal plates, turned baluster pillars, fixed barrel, four-wheel train with circular governor, striking on a bell in the base, activated from the main movement via small rod passing through the body of Hercules. Signature (later) on the back plate.Dim.Height 260 mm, Width 90 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

EUR 98,000 - 130,000

USD 111,000 - 148,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 9

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Attributed to Conradt Kreizer, Germany, circa 1620. Very fine and rare, lobed rock crystal, gilt bronze-mounted, hour-striking, pre-balance spring, single- hand watch.

C. Lobed, with four triangular points, cut from a single piece of rock crystal, faceted on the back, the top with gilt brass pierced and engraved dome terminated with a glazed bezel for the dial, small round pendant, loose ring, small finial. D. Silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, half-hour markers, center with champlevé floral decoration. Blued steel "tulip" hand. M. Oval, 30 x 26 mm, full plates, fusee cut for a chain (now with gut), short three-wheel train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, irregular pinned cock pierced and engraved en suite with the set-up click, fixed engraved barrel for the striking, bell mounted under the dome, count wheel on the back plate.Dim. 61 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 26,000 - 39,000

USD 30,000 - 44,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 10

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Nymphs. Geo(rg) Chr(istoph) Lucenberger, (Augsburg), circa 1650. Fine gilt bronze hour striking pre-balance spring, single-hand square horizontal table clock.

C. Panels chased and engraved with nymphs, molded base and top, bun feet, base with aperture for bell. D. Silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, inner quarters, innermost 24-hour scale (13-24), setting pin-hole between 3 and 4 o'clock. Single "fleur-de-lis" hand. M. Square, 70 x 70 mm, gilt brass, square pillars, fusee and chain for the going train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, hog-bristle regulator, irregular gilt cock pierced and engraved with dolphins and unusual foot, fixed barrel for striking, count wheel set on the back plate.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 88 x 88 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 7,800 - 9,100

USD 9,000 - 10,400

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 11

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

William Partridge Fecit, London, circa 1650. Exceptionally rare and fine 22K gold and cloisonné, champlevé and painted on enamel pre-balance spring, small single hand pendant watch.

C. Two-body, "bassine" with curved in edge, entirely decorated with translucent enamel flowers on white enamel background in the cloisonné technique, light green counter-enamel, tulip pendant, small finial. D. Matching the case, with stylized flowers in translucent enamel against opaque white enamel background, radial Roman hour chapter on gold flinqué ring with half-hour dots. Iron tulip hand. M. 24 mm, gilt brass, full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and cat-gut, short train with 5-leaf pinions, circular iron foliot, irregular gilt cock pierced and engraved with wild strawberries secured by a screw, ratchet wheel mainspring set-up.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 29.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 39,000 - 52,000

USD 44,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 62,100

LOT 12

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Jesus in the House of Lazarus. James Vautrollier Fecit, London, circa 1635. Very fine and very rare silver and vermeil savonette pre-balance spring, small single-hand pendant watch.

C. Two-body, front engraved with a scene depicting Christ in the house of Lazarus with his sister Mary anointing the feet of Jesus with oil and drying them with her hair (John, 12:2), the back with a scene of Christ in discussion with a Pharisee, the band with reclining nudes representing the four elements, tulip pendant, loose ring, small finial, gilt bezels engraved with repeated pattern. D. Silver ring with champlevé radial Roman numerals on gilt brass hinged dial plate engraved in the center with a scene depicting Christ at Jacob's well asking the Samaritan woman for a drink of water (John, 4:7), outer with foliate and floral pattern. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis" hand. M. 29 mm, gilt brass pinned to the dial plate, full plate, fusee and chain, short 3-wheel train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, irregular pinned cock pierced and engraved with floral and foliate pattern, ratchet wheel set-up work with gilt brass clock pierced and engraved en suite to the cock.Signed on the movement.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 16,000 - 23,000

USD 18,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 66,700

LOT 13

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Tulip. Simon Hackett, Londini, circa 1640. Very fine and very rare silver pre-balance spring, single-hand pendant form watch designed as a tulip, in original fitted shagreen box.

C. Two-body, cast, chiseled with three petals, one of which forms the front cover, tulip pendant, loose ring.D. Silver, hinged, oval, radial Roman hour chapter. Single blued steel "tulip" hand. M. gilt brass, oval, 23 x 27 mm, full plate, fusee and gut-line, short four-wheel train with five-leaf pinions, pre-balance spring verge escapement with circular steel foliot, small elongated and irregular gilt pinned cock, pierced and engraved with asymmetrical flower and foliate decoration, ratchet wheel set-up.Signed on the movement.Dim. 42 x 25 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 16,000 - 23,000

USD 18,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 14

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

J. Regnier a Paris, circa 1620. Very fine and rare octagonal rock crystal pre-balance spring, single-hand pendant watch.

C. Two-body, the back carved from a single piece of crystal, faceted on the outside, mounted in a gilt frame engraved on the edge with repeated pattern, faceted rock crystal top mounted in en suite bezel, tulip pendant with loose ring, small finial. D. Oval, gilt brass, Roman numerals, half-hour dot markers, center engraved with a view of a village, outer engraved with scrolling, two rabbits, and a mask. Blued steel "arrowhead" hand. M. oval, 33 x 24 mm, full plate, baluster pillars, fusee and gut, 3-wheel short train, verge escapement, circular bronze foliot, irregular cock secured by a screw, ratchet wheel set-up.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 60 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 15

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Duhamel, a Paris, 20th century replica. A rock crystal single-hand pre-balance spring pendant watch in 17th century style.

C. Two-body, back carved from a single piece of rock crystal, faceted on the back and sides, gilt brass engraved mounting, brass split bezel with faceted crystal, round pendant, loose bow, small finial. D. Gilt copper, radial Roman numerals, with half-hour markers, florally engraved center. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis" hand. M. 36 mm, gilt brass, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, 4-wheel train with center wheel, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, silver cock, worm gear set-up.Signed on the movement.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 16

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Quare, London, circa 1690. Fine and rare silver single-hand "oignon" watch with alarm.

C. Double-body, "bassine", polished, the band pierced and engraved with foliage and grotesques, without outer case. D. Silver champlevé with radial Roman numerals and inner silver alarm-setting disc with fleur-de-lis steel hour pointer. Blued steel hand for setting the alarm. M. 56 mm, hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring,gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Alarm train with fixed barrel engraved with foliage, striking on a bell.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 17

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Fromanteel & Clarke, London, circa 1700. Very fine and rare silver pair-cased watch with date.

C. Outer: double-body, polished. Inner: double-body, "bassine", polished, chased pendant. D. Silver champlevé, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers in polished cartouches, center chased with foliage. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 41 mm, hinged gilt brass full plate with elaborate pierced gilt brass pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapment, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with streamers pierced and engraved with foliage.Signed on dial and back plate.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,600 - 6,000

USD 5,200 - 6,700

Sold: CHF 8,280

LOT 18

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Marchand à Genève, circa 1700. Very fine and rare silver pair-cased single-hand "oignon" alarm watch.

C. Outer: Two-body, "oignon" type, polished with pierced bezels for sound. Inner: two-body, band pierced and engraved with foliage, exotic birds, bear heads, small engraved cartouche with city walls.D. White enamel, bold Roman numerals, inner quarter-hour ring, winding apertures at 4 and 8, center with white enamel alarm disc with Arabic numerals and steel fleur-de-lis pointer indicating hours, blued steel "arrow" alarm setting hand. M. 46 mm, hinged, fire-gilded full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with steel balance and short balance spring, Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with masks, Bosley type regulator, alarm with fixed engraved barrel and steel train, striking on a bell by both sides of short T-shaped oval hammer striking on a bell.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 61 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

USD 6,000 - 7,400

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 19

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Brodon, à Paris, circa 1700. Very fine and rare silver single-hand center-wound "oignon" watch.

C. Two-body, "oignon" type, polished, back decorated with concentric circles. D. White enamel, bold blue Roman numerals, inner half-hour track, center with small painted rosette. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis" hand.M. 46 mm, hinged, gilt full plate, Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain with chain guard, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, large "oignon" type cock chased with exotic birds and stylized foliage.Signed on the movement.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 20

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Diana the Huntress. George Graham, London, No. 753, hallmarked 1737-38. Very fine and rare 22K pair-cased quarter repeating watch with à tact option.

C. Outer: two-body, by master casemaker John Ward, pronounced hinge, back repoussé and chiseled with a scene depicting Diana arming her bow to shoot at a wild boar seen in the background among trees, a dog at her feet, four vignettes with rural scenes, pierced and engraved band with scrolling. Inner: band entirely pierced and engraved with stylized foliage, mask, polished back with small rosette in the center. D. Gold, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers on polished cartouches, matted reserve. Mounted on a brass hinged dial plate. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 31 mm, gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with jeweled 3-arm steel balance, 13-tooth brass escape wheel, diamond endstone, single-footed cock pierced and engraved with asymmetrical foliage and a mask at the neck. Stogden type repeating system, with à toc lever at 6 o'clock, repeating on bell by depressing the pendant, fire-gilded dust cap with bayonette fixing tothe movement.Signed on the dial, movement and dust cap, numbered on the case, both plates and dust cap.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 21

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Johan Georg Hagen, Neuse (Neuss), Germany, circa 1730. Fine and rare silver pair cased quarter-repeating watch

C. Outer: two-body, back decorated with alternating repoussé portraits and pierced foliate scrolls, center with initials repoussé scrolls and vacant cartouche. Inner: Two-body, "bassine" with deep back, band very finely pierced and engraved with inhibited foliage, exotic birds, cartouche engraved with a chapel at VI. D. silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers on polished cartouches, matte background, center repoussé with foliate scrolls. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands.M. 40 mm, hinged to the case, frosted gilt full-plate with pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with streamers, repeating on bell by depressing the pendant.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,600 - 6,000

USD 5,200 - 6,700

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 22

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

"Religieuse" Clock. Simon à Genève, circa 1700. Very fine and rare ebonized quarter-repeating early pendulum table clock with alarm.

C. Rectangular, glazed in front and sides, molded base, bun feet, detachable top covering the bell with giltbrass pierced decoration for sound, supported on molded base with two finials, hinged door at the back. D. Brass chapter ring with champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, center with revolving alarm setting dial with radial Arabic numerals, winding apertures at 9 for alarm, at 6 for going train, below fine applied gilt brass decoration of two trumpeter figures and foliage decoration, center with a crest. Blued steel "pierced and poker" hands. M. Rectangular, brass, going barrel, verge escapement, steel rod/brass bob pendulum, silk suspension, repeating on two bells with two hammers by pulling the cord protruding at the right side panel, alarm utilizing inner bell.Signed on the dial.Dim. height 46 cm, base width 24 cm..

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 23

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Invanté par Passemant Ingenieur du Roy au Louvre A Paris, circa 1765. Highly important and extremely rare tellurion orrery driven by 2-week going, hour and half-hour striking clock in painted wooden case, with an option for manual demonstration.

C. Circular, side with three hinged glazed windows separated by gilt columns, front with the clock within giltlaurel-leaf frame, molded base, four molded feet, octagonal gilt molded top. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, winding apertures at 4 and 8 o'clock. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Rectangular domed, brass, full plate, going barrels, anchor escapement, steel rod/brass bob pendulum, silk suspension, adjustment via arbor protruding through the dial, striking on a bell, count wheel on the back plate.Tellurion movement. Demonstrating the solar system with the Sun, Earth and the Moon, the Sun in the center, small terrestrial globe inclined at 23.5o surmounted by gilt brass ring connected to the ring of the Sun's seasonal changes of the latitude, blue and white moon with dark section always turned away from the Sun, rotating around the Earth in 29.5 days, age of the moon dial, provision for disengaging the train so that the orrery may be turned at will via a crank lever. The mechanism driven off the going train barrel, brass bar with train of wheels supported by bridges, transmitting the movement to the Earth's movement around its axis, from there to the movements of the Moon; the Moon's rotation around its axis, around the Earth and its latitude (via a cam). Another train of wheels via an endless screw (worm gear) transfers the Earth/Moon movement to the rotation around the sun, steel pointer showing the correct day on the annual ring painted on the top of the case with additional Zodiac and Earth angular position indications.Signed on dial, movement, and orrery.Dim. Height 45 cm, diam. 65 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

EUR 52,000 - 65,000

USD 60,000 - 74,000

Sold: CHF 152,000

LOT 24

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Raingo, Paris, circa 1850. Exceptionally fine and equally rare amboyna wood and ormolu orrery driven by an 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking precision table clock with days of the week.

C. Ormolu mounted drum-shaped amboyna wood base, four amboyna wood columns with Doric ormolu capitals decorated with acanthus leaf pattern, each with square ormolu bases, clock between two columns with ormolu bezel, the columns supporting an ormolu-mounted amboyna wood ring for the orrery, the top of the ring applied with 12 ormolu Zodiac signs, bay-leaf ormolu edge, the inner edge of the ring fitted with a silver annual ring.D. Gilt brass, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, inner days-of-the-week divisions, winding apertures at 4 and 8 o'clock. Blued steel hands. M. Circular, 114 mm, brass full plate, going barrels, Brocot escapement (later), gridiron compensation pendulum "à la Berthoud", spring suspension, striking on a bell with a count wheel on the back plate.Orrery movement. Demonstrating the solar system with the sun, earth and the moon, driven from the clock but with its own supporting power system for a four-year duration, having its own four-year leap cycle gilt dial. Rectangular brass movement with steel cylindrical pillars, fitted with a steel pointer showing the correct dayon the silver annual ring, going barrel, gilt brass sun in the center, small terrestrial globe inclined at 23.5o surmounted by gilt brass ring divided into 24 hours connected to the ring of the sun's seasonal changes of the latitude, silver moon, darkened on one side, rotating around the earth in 29.5 days with a gilt age of the moon dial, provision for disengaging the train so that the orrery may be turned at will via a crank lever.Punched with maker's trademark on the pillar plate under the dial.Dim. height 66 cm, base 35 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 200,000 - 300,000

EUR 130,000 - 195,000

USD 148,000 - 222,000

Sold: CHF 212,500

LOT 25

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Unsigned, Chaux de Fonds, circa 1760. Exceptionally fine and rare gilt brass on wood, tortoiseshell inlaid musical hour and quarter hour-striking cartel clock playing 8 melodies every hour or on demand.

C. Glazed front for the dial in hinged brass frame with leaf decoration, tortoiseshell outer with brass inlaid forming garlands of flowers, ormolu edges in scrolling, brass curved sides with cross-hatched panels fitted with red fabric, curved feet, detachable top en suite, tortoiseshell inlaid with brass flowers, rocaille finial. D. White enamel, fluted at each hour, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, five-minute Arabic markers, winding apertures at 4 and 8 o'clock. Elaborate gilt brass hands. Below brass plate engraved with flowers, foliage, drapes.M. Rectangular, brass, going barrels, verge escapement, steel rod/brass bob pendulum, silk suspension, Jaquet Droz type rack striking with a single cam, striking quarters on two bells with two hammers, hours by a single hammer.Musical movement. Separate, the power system with two fusees and two large barrels set under the detachable top in two-tier brass frame, base with wooden cylinder, bellows, 14 pewter pipes, power transmitted via endless rope via set of pulleys, fly governor with two adjustable wings for tempo adjustment on endless screw pinion.Dim. Height 115 cm. Width at the base 57 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 26

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Cartel "Au Chinois". Admyrauld, à Paris, circa 1740. Fine gilt bronze and green horn veneered two-week going hour and half-hour striking cartel clock.

C. Glazed on both curved sides, hinged front decorated with gilt bronze reclining lady on a dragon chariot, gilt bronze floral edges, curved feet, detachable curved top with seated Mandarin with a sun umbrella, en suite bracket profusely decorated with ormolu. D. Gilt bronze, white enamel cartouches (some with hairlines) with blue Roman numerals, inner engraved quarter hours, outer minutes with one-minute Arabic markers, center chased with exotic birds, scrolling, flower vase, winding apertures at 4 and 8 o'clock. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis and poker" hands. M. Rectangular, brass, going barrels, verge escapement, steel rod/brass bob pendulum, silk suspension, bell striking with count wheel on the back plate.Signed on the movement.Dim. Height 78 mm, width 39 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,800

USD 7,400 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 27

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Pendule Neuchâteloise. Neuchâtel, No. 1448, circa 1790. Fine brass and wood two-week going hour and quarter striking cartel clock.

C. Elaborately inlaid with brass over wood, glazed on front and curved sides, the front with hinged door decorated with musical instruments, laurel-leaf frame, the top with a mask, hinged back door, brass finial with gilt foliate decoration surmounted by a brass urn, four brass legs of foliate form, edges with laurel-leaf pattern. Bracket en suite with finely chased mask at the top, acanthus leaf finial. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, winding apertures at 4 and 8 o'clock. Gilt brass elaborate hands.M. Rectangular, brass, going barrels, verge escapement, steel rod/brass bob pendulum, silk suspension, square-knob adjustment, striking on two bells with two hammers, count wheel on the back plate. Numbered on the back plate. Dim. height 125 cm (with bracket and finial), base width 41 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

USD 6,000 - 7,400

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 28

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

J. Faver, London, No. 1654, circa 1760. Very fine and important 20K gold and agate watch, made for the Dutch market.

C. Double-body, the front entirely pierced, chased and repoussé bezel and back set with agate, the back with a very fine agate body separated by gold floral swags and rococo scrolls. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer arcaded minute ring and Arabic five minutes. Gold "Louis" hands. M. 21 mm, gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, later converted lever escapment, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass one-footed English cock pierced and engraved with asymmetrical foliage.Movement signed.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 9,800 - 20,000

USD 11,000 - 15,000

LOT 29

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Cartwright London, No. 1729, circa 1775. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel diamond-set watch with matching chatelaine in original fitted box.

C. Two-body, back centered with a rose-cut diamond, translucent dark blue enamel on engine-turned ground, white enamel border in a repeated dot pattern, bezels in polished gold, chatelaine decorated en suite with laurel wreath decoration to the pendant, three suspensions, two with diamond-set links terminating to a key and a seal, the third later with enamel and pearl-set links. D. Gold, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers on polished cartouches, matte background, center repoussé with foliate scrolls. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 23 mm, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, converted to lateral lever with maintaining power, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock.Movement signed.Diam. 32 mm, length with chatelaine 178 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 30

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Altar of Love. J(ean) B(aptis)te Michod à Vevey, Swiss, circa 1765. Fine multicolored gold watch with quarter-repeating on a bell, with à tact and à toc option.

C. Two-body, "Louis XV", back with applied multicolored gold cupids and doves at the Altar of Love, border with applied multicolored gold floral decoration, matte background, bezels with wavy pattern on matte background. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 34 mm, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, repeating on bell by depressing the pendant.Signed on dial and movement, case punched by the casemaker "PR/X".Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 31

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Markwick Markham, Borrell, London, No. 23415, made for the Islamic Market, with London hallmarks for 1813-1815. Very fine and small 18K gold and enamel triple-cased watch.

C. Outer: double-body, glazed, with scalloped edge, the bezels with champlevé enamel decoration over a pink ground. Second: Double-body with scalloped edge, bezels with scarlet champlevé decoration over a turquoise ground, the back with a finely painted spray of flowers against an opalescent enamel ground. Inner: double-body, bassine, polished, all marked "A.N.", a large rose-cut diamond set on the pendant. D. White enamel with Islamic numerals. Gold "beetle and poker" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with pierced and engraved Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls diamond endstone.Dial and back plate signed.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 7,800 - 9,000

USD 9,000 - 10,500

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 32

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Fournier, Geneva, No. 4390, circa 1790. Very fine 20K gold quarter-repeating à toc watch with virgule escapement.

C. Two-body, "Directoire", polished, hinged gilt cuvette with winding aperture. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. 51 mm (22 1/2'''), gilt brass, Lepine caliber, free-standing barrel, virgule escapement, plain three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, repeating on the case by two hammers via plunge piston in the pendant.Dial and cuvette signed.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 9,800 - 13,000

USD 11,000 - 15,000

LOT 33

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Castanier a Genève, circa 1785. Fine and unusual gold double-face date watch with 12 and 24-hour indications.

C. Two-body, "Louis XVI", polished. D. White enamel,upright Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, inner 31-day date ring, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold pierced hands. Back: White enamel, radial Arabic numerals from 1 to 24, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Arabic markers. M. 45.1 mm (20'''), frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam. 51,5 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 34

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

"Lions nos coeurs ensemble". Gebr(üder)-Hahn, Hoffmechanici, Stuttgardt, No.205 circa 1790. Fine and unusual, silver watch with manual retrograde double calendar and dial decorated with symbols of love.

C. Double-body, "Directoire", polished. D. Small, white enamel, eccentric, with upright Roman and Arabic numerals, surmounted by two sectors for date and days of the week, painted on enamel with the words: "Lions nos coeurs ensemble" surmounted by doves and flaming hearts. Gold pointer hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, cylindar escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with garnet endstone, sector regulator, barel with pierced cock and garnet endstone.Movement signed.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 35

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Le Blond L'aine, a Paris, No. 405, circa 1785. Very rare and interesting gilt brass pendant watch with special escapement and date.

C. Two-body, "Louis XVI", glazed on both sides, engraved with repeated pattern. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer gold minute divisions with fifteen-minute gold Arabic markers, winding aperture at 12 o'clock, inner date ring. Gold "sunburst" hands. M. 33 mm, gilt brass, fixed barrel with skeletonized cover in five-arm star, 3-wheel train, Sully type frictional rest escapement, three-arm balance placed vertically to the plate, blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the movement.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 36

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Brockbank, London, No. 1812, circa 1780. Fine 18K gold center seconds watch with a stop feature.

C. Two-body, polished, back with gold shutter for the winding aperture. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minutes/seconds divisions with five-minutes/seconds Arabic markers. Gold "beetle and poker" hands. M. 41 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, fully jeweled cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock, diamond endstone, stop feature with a lever at 9 o'clock, gilt dust cup with bayonette fixing to the movement.Signed on the movement and dust cap.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 3,900 - 6,000

USD 4,400 - 6,800

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 37

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Kessels, Altona, No. 1303, circa 1830. Very fine silver pocket and deck chronometer in three-part mahogany fitted display box.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, silver hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds at 12. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 51 mm (22'''), full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain with maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with brass temperature screws and brass mean time four nuts, blued steel helical free-sprung balance spring with outer terminal curves, diamond endstone, escapement jeweled with endstones.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 38

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Oudin, No. 253, "Eleve de Breguet, Rue Vivienne No. 7", dated an 1806. Exceptionally fine and equally rare 20K gold double-barrel self-winding perpetuelle watch with quarter-repeating, 60-minute power reserve indication, Réaumur thermometer, and Robin chronometer-lever escapement, most likely made for the Exposition des produits de l'industrie française, 1806-1807.

C. Four-body, massive, "Empire", by Tavernier, No. 2544, engine-turned back with small initial disc in the center, reeded band, gilt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, up-and-down sector at 3 o'clock, symmetrically to the left Réaumur thermometer scale (from 0 to 30), subsidiary seconds, signed "L" on the reverse, secured by a single screw. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 53.8 mm (24'''), gilt brass, bridge caliber with skeletonized bridge over the barrels wound by ogival platinum weight swinging on a pivoted arm between two spring-loaded roller bumpers winding both barrels simultaneously via wolf-tooth transmission with over-winding prevention mechanism, Robin escapement with jeweled pallets, impulse and unlocking pins, 3-arm cut bimetallic compensation balance with sliding temperature weights, each with platinum screw, 3 platinum mean-time screws and three gold poising screws, flat blued steel balance spring, entire escapement jeweled andapped with endstones on the balance and the escape wheel, entire train jeweled, winding transmission with steel end-plates, Breguet-type repetition system with single hammer and Breguet style short thick rectangular single gong, LeRoy anchor governor, activated via pull-and-twist piston in the band at 11 o'clock.Signed on the dial and cuvette, case punched with Tavernier's Master mark and French government gold marks.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 333,500

LOT 39

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Urban Jürgensen, No. 353/VIII, made in 1818, sold to Count Adam Wilhelm Moltke. Exceptionally fine and rare large silver free-sprung deck chronometer with helical gold balance spring, and regulator dial in original two-tier fitted mahogany box.

C. Four-body, "Consular", by master casemaker Johan Friedrich Hansemann, with hinged silver cuvette, polished, back with winding aperture.Box: two-tier with a portion lined with green velvet that can be lifted and tilted to display the watch in a vertical position, sliding bottom panel for a key and chart, lock in front. D. White enamel, radial Roman hour chapter at 10 o'clock, symmetrically to the right minute chapter with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade and poker" hands. M. 55.8 mm (24'''), gilt brass half plate, slightly conical pillars, fusee and chain with Harrison's maintaining power, Arnold spring detent chronometer escapement, three-arm cut compensation balance with three sliding wedge temperature adjustment weights and three mean-time/poising screws, gold helical balance spring with terminal curves, jeweled to the third wheel, diamond endstone on the balance staff, large motion train between hour and minute subsidiary dials.Signed on the dial and the back plate, pillar plate punched with maker's trademark, case punched "IFH" withina heart-crest.Diam. 69 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

EUR 46,000 - 60,000

USD 52,000 - 67,000

Sold: CHF 174,000

LOT 40

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Breguet, No. 1702/407 sold to General Lauriston on 21 March 1811 for 2.400 Francs. Very fine 18K gold, jump-hour quarter-repeating, à tact, "1ère classe" watch with special escapement.

C. Four-body, "Empire", engine-turned, back centered with small coat of arms bearing the motto "Illo per illo", band with small gold block for blocking the repetition, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, by Droz, with secret signature "No 407 Breguet", radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds at 8, secured by a single screw. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 52 mm (23'''), gilt brass, Lépine caliber with hanging barrel and continuous stop work, long five-wheel train, chronometer-lever Robin escapement with poised locking lever having jeweled locking pallets, 8-tooth brass escape wheel, 2-arm cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Breguet system repetition system with single hammer, Breguet type surprise piece, pare-chute on both pivots, repeating on gold block by depressing the pendant.Signed on the dial and cuvette, serial number struck on the pillar plate under the dial, cuvette and the case with new serial number.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 23,000 - 29,000

USD 26,000 - 33,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 41

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Blondeau, horloger Bte du Roi, No. 2360, Rue de la Paix No. 19 à Paris, circa 1820. Fine and rare 20K gold double-train Grande et Petite Sonnerie quarter-repeating clockwatch with visible works.

C. Four-body, "Empire", engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette with winding and setting apertures as well as with grande/petite sonnerie and striking/silent levers. D. Silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute dot divisions, engine turned center. Gold Breguet hands. M. 51.9 mm (23'''), frosted gilt, fixed barrels, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance with flat balance spring, striking and repeating works set on the back plate, repeating on gongs by tripping small pushbutton at the pendant.Signed on the cuvette, case punched with French guarantee marks.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 26,000

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 42

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Boubon, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 123, circa 1815. Fine and rare 18K gold dead center seconds quarter-repeating watch with date and ruby du- plex escapement.

C. Four-body, "Empire", polished with reeded band, gilt hinged cuvette. D. Gold, small Roman chapter set at the lower part with outer minute divisions, subsidiary date dial at the top, outermost dead-seconds track, engine-turned center with motto "NOCTE AC DIE". Blued steel Breguet and "spade" hands. M. 53 mm, frosted gilt full plate, fusee and chain, Harrison's maintaining power, double-wheel ruby duplex escapement with steel escape wheels, large three-arm gold balance wheel with ruby locking and impulse pallets, blued steel flat balance spring with compensation curb, escapement jeweled in rubies, repeating on square gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

USD 18,500 - 22,000

LOT 43

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Unsigned, French, No. 3791, circa 1835. Fine and very rare 18K gold dress watch with retrograde fly-back seconds hand.

C. Four-body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned, gold hinged engraved cuvette. D. Silver, eccentric champlevé radial Roman chapter on brushed ring with outer minute divisions, set in the lower part of an engine-turned and whitened plate, the top with brushed seconds sector. Gold Breguet hands.M. 45.1 mm (20'''), frosted gilt, jeweled cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring.Case punched with the French guarantee marks used between 1819 and 1838.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 44

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

"Breguet A Paris", Swiss, No. 4349, circa 1830. Fine and very rare 18K gold watch with seconds indication.

C. Four-body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette. D. Silver, eccentric, champlevé radial Roman numeral chapter on brushed ring, outer minute divisions, sector aperture at the top for seconds, engine-turned and whitened reserve. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 49.6 mm (22'''), frosted gilt, early bridge caliber, standing barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm jeweled gold balance with flat balance spring, unusual cock with skeletonized end for the regulator pins.Signed on dial and cuvette.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 3,900 - 6,000

USD 4,400 - 6,700

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 45

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Le Roy, Horologer du Roi, a Paris, No 3501, circa 1815. Very fine 20K gold quarter-repeating watch

C. four-body "Empire", No. 3167, barley corn engine-turned back, band reeded in unusual double pattern, hinged gold cuvette with winding aperture. D. Gold, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute dot divisions, engine-turned sunk seconds between 4 and 5 o'clock, secured by a screw. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 51 mm (22 1/2'''), gilt brass, bar caliber, hanging barrel with continuous stop-work, ruby cylinder escapement, plain three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, train jeweled to the second wheel, compensation curb, diamond endstone, repeating on blades by two hammers via the pendant acting as a pull piston.Dial and cuvette signed.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 46

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Perrin Freres, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and very rare silver skeletonized early minute-repeating watch with visible works.

C. Double-body, "Directoire", polished, hinged glazed gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 45 mm., gilt brass, engraved and skeletonized with gold wheel train, the barrel with gilt brass cap pierced and engraved with foliage, pin lever escapement, plain three-arm steel balance, flat balance-spring with regulator, polished steel balance cock with ruby endstone. Repeating on blued steel and polished serpent-shaped gongs by plunge in the pendant, visible repeating work set on back and pillar plates.Cuvette signed.Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,800

USD 7,400 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 26,450

LOT 47

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Theater Henry Capt a Genève, No. 309, circa 1815. Highly important and exceptionally rare 18K gold and enamel double-face, triple-train, musical double automaton quarter-repeating watch with provision for à tact repeating and concealed erotic automaton scene.

C. Three-body, glazed on both sides, reeded center of the band, pushbutton at 8 o'clock for à tact repeating, symmetrically at 4 o'clock gold pushbutton for activating the automaton, lever at 2 o'clock on the automaton side for revealing the erotic automaton. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding apertures for going and musical/automaton trains. Gold "arrowhead" hands. M. 52.4 mm (23'''), gilt brass, full plate, cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, 3-arm gilded brass balance, flat balance spring, pinned-drum type musical movement, six blued steel tuned vibrating blades mounted inside of both plates (three on pillar, two on back) driven by 7-wheel train terminated with pinion governor set in eccentric bushing for tempo adjustment, repeating on tapered blued steel gongs by depressing the pendant. The automaton controlled by a cam set on the going barrel which is also the pinned drum.Signed on the movement ring in Henry Capt's typical manner.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

EUR 65,000 - 98,000

USD 74,000 - 111,000

Sold: CHF 168,500

LOT 48

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Forge of Love. Geneva, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18K gold double-train watch with independent automaton.

C. Two-body, polished with band pierced and engraved with foliate pattern, gilt cuvette hinged to the movement adapter ring. D. Small white enamel with Breguet numerals and outer gold minute divisions set at the top of the automaton scene. Blued steel Breguet hands. Automaton scene depicting three multicolored gold Cupids forging their love arrows; one hammering, the other sharpening the arrowheads, and the third maintaining the fire, the background painted on enamel with a rural landscape.M. 45 mm (20'''), hinged, engraved Lepine caliber with standing barrels, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring. Automaton driven from its own train, adjustable eccentrically mounted pinion as governor.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 9,800 - 20,000

USD 11,000 - 15,000

LOT 49

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Forge of Love Robert & Courvoisier, (Chaux de Fonds), No. 79905, circa 1800. Very fine and rare 18K gold three-train quarter-repeating virgule escapement watch with independent automaton.

C. Two-body, polished with band pierced and engraved with foliate pattern. D. Small, white enamel with Breguet numerals and outer gold minute divisions set at the bottom of the automaton scene. Blued steel Breguet hands. Automaton scene depicting two multicolored gold Cupids forging their love arrows; one hammering, and the other tending to the fire, the background painted on enamel on a gold plate, depicting an Alpine landscape.M. 49 mm (22'''), hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, virgule escapement three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, adjustable eccentrically mounted pinion as governor, repeating on bell by depressing the pendant, hinged gilt brass dust cap, automaton activated by a slide on the bezel.Signed on the movement, dust cap and maker's initials on the dial.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 50

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Seesaw. Attributed to Piguet et Capt, Geneva, No. 103, circa 1810, mounted in a box from circa 1850. Very fine and interesting gold-mounted brown agate and silver gilt musical snuffbox fitted with quarter- repeating center seconds watch and independent automaton.

C. Cartouche-shaped, curved in an asymmetrical pattern from a single piece of brown agate, molded sides, hinged lid applied with gold leaf garlands, stylized foliage and scrolling, the top with circular aperture for the clock,below aperture for the automaton depicting an animated painted on enamel lady and gentleman on a seesaw while another lady plays the harp, painted on enamel background depicting a country house and garden, gold mesh cord terminated with a pearl for activating the repeater at the right side, pushpiece at the left activating the music and automaton. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions, blue champlevé enamel border. Blued steel "spear" hands. M. Trapezoidal, 63 x 16 x 13, full plate, gilt brass, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, three-arm gold balance with flat balance spring, Le Roy type repeating system with all-or-nothing with unusual double quarter rack, repeating on two straight gongs, by pulling gold cord at the right side in the lid.Music and automaton movement: Trapezoidal, 63 x 17 x 10 mm, mainspring in fixed barrel, six vibrating tuned blades with different heights of feet, pinned barrel, 7-wheel train, pinion governor in eccentric adjustable bushing for tempo adjustment.Serial number scratched in Piguet and Capt's typical manner on each movement.Dim. 95 x 62 x 43 mm..

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

USD 19,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 51

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

The Spinning Wheel. Francois L'hardy, Geneva, circa 1820. Very fine, 18K gold automaton watch with quarter-repeater and striking Jacks.

C. Four-body, "Empire", back cover (later), band and bezel engine-turned, bolt on the band at 2 o'clock to block the repeating, spring-loaded, gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel ring with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, center with automaton depicting a lady working at a spinning wheel in front of open curtains, while above two Cupids strike bells when repeating, all on a blued steel plate. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 50 mm (22'''), gilt brass full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, continental cock, the automaton driven from the repeating train, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 9,000 - 13,000

USD 11,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 52

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Virel à Genève, circa 1810. Fine gilt brass and enamel watch with concealed erotic scene.

C. Three-body, polished back, fluted band, fixed cuvette painted on enamel depicting a young officer greeting his ladyafter a long absence. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Brass "sunray" hands. M. 45.1 mm (20'''), hinged, frosted gilt fullplate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring,continental cock.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 53

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Bruguier a Genève, No. 191, circa 1860. Fine tortoiseshell and enamel singing bird box.

C. Rectangular, entirely covered with tortoiseshell, the bird's medallion finely painted on enamel with an Alpine lake scene, florally chased gilt frame, front with gold activation lever. M. Rectangular, 90 x 46 mm, brass, turned pillars, fusee and chain, rectangular bellows, bird moving head and tail, flapping wings, opening beak, eight cams controlling the piston and the bird's beak and tail, two additional ones for the other movements, another one for lifting the cams via a C-shaped lever lifted by a cam set on an additional arbor fitted with a lifting cam, long duration of singing, precision cam-controlled lifting mechanism, gold grill pierced and engraved with floral pattern.Signed on the movement.Diam. 95 x 65 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

USD 6,000 - 7,400

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 54

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Beauty Taming the Beast. James Watts, London, No. 552, made for the Chinese market, circa 1775. Fine gilt brass and glass, painted on enamel, ruby paste-set scent bottle fitted with a watch and a compartment.

C. Concave faceted glass, gilt brass beaded edges, ruby paste-set bezel, back with hinged enamel medallion depicting a lady sitting on a stone bench and resting her arm on a small stone pedestal, a lion at her feet, molded gilt base with beaded edges, gilt brass stopper with beaded edges and spherical finial. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute dot divisions. Diamond-set hands. M. 32 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock.Signed on the movement.Dim. height 165 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 7,800 - 9,000

USD 9,000 - 10,500

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 55

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Courvoisier & Compagnie, No. 8278, circa 1830. Very fine and rare early bimetallic pocket thermometer.

C. Three-body, "Empire", engine-turned. D. White enamel with graduations in Fahrenheit and Réaumur scales with indications for "Degrés du froid a Paris" and "degrés du chaud" and recorded temperatures in Syria and Senegal. M. Gilt brass with bimetallic curb, rack-and-pinion transmission with coiled return spring, micrometrically adjustable lever mounted at the end of the rack acted upon by the curb.Signed on the dial.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 56

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Bovet, Fleurier, No. 672, made for the Chinese market circa 1840. Very fine and rare 18K gold and painted on enamel, split pearl-set center seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Three-body, "Chinese" type, back panel finely painted on enamel with bouquet of flowers on a lavender background, bezels with translucent enamels over flinqué set with graduated split-pearls, pendant and bow en suite, hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds track with fifteen-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Gold "spoon" hands. M. 49.6 mm (22""), gilt brass, fully engraved "Chinese" calibre with standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement, three-arm steel balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the movement.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 57

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Bovet, Fleurier, No. 698, made for the Chinese market circa 1845. Fine 18K gold and painted on enamel, split pearl-set center seconds watch with special steel caliber.

C. Four-body, "Empire", spring-loaded back cover finely painted on enamel with courting doves among flowers on green background, split-pearl bezels, champlevé enamel band, pendant and bow decorated with foliate pattern, pendant and bow set with graduated split-pearls. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions. Blued steel "spoon" hands. M. 47.4 mm (21'''), steel "Chinese" caliber with standing barrel, steel train, ruby duplex escapement with unusual bimetallic three-arm balance with three wedged weights secured from the top with blued steel plates, entire escapement and train to the third wheel jeweled.Signed on the dial and movement, numbered on the case.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 58

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Swiss, Fleurier, No. 502, circa 1860. Fine, small silver gilt and painted on enamel split pearl-set center seconds watch, made for the Chinese market.

C. Four-body, "Empire", spring-loaded back cover finely painted on enamel, depicting two ladies presenting a bouquet of roses to a young man, split pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow, glazed gilt silver cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with fifteen-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 40.6 mm (18'''), gilt brass, fully engraved "Chinese" caliber with standing barrel, lateral lever escapement, three-arm steel balance with flat balance spring.Punched "J.B" inside back cover.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600

USD 3,700 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 59

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Attributed to Jaquet Droz, circa 1785. Very fine 18K gold and painted on enamel, split pearl-set watch, made for the Chinese market.

C. Two-body, spring-loaded bezel, back finely painted on enamel with a portrait of a seated lady, her hand resting on an urn, azure background, split pearl-set bezels, pendant decorated in champlevé white and blue enamel. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold pierced "cathedral" hands. M. 42 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 60

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Recordon, London, No. 2977, circa 1820, made for the Islamic market. Very fine, rare and interesting 18K gold and painted on enamel "cabriolet" quarter-repeating watch in the Breguet style, with ruby cylinder escapement.

C. No. 1260, both with a punch of master casemaker Joly. Outer: Two-body, back painted on enamel depicting a harbor scene with a ship in the foreground, a castle on the shore, large rock formation in the background,border with translucent scarlet enamel with gold scrolling, bezels en suite with gold and blue enamel foliate pattern. Inner: Four-body, center with painted on enamel bouquet of flowers against translucent scarlet enamel over flinqué, border in light pink enamel with stylized gold foliage, bezels en suite to the outer case bezel.D. White enamel, by master dial-maker Lucard, Islamic numerals, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Islamic markers, gilt rosette in the center, secured by a single screw. M. 39 mm (18'''), frosted gilt, standing barrel, continuous stop work, ruby cylinder escapement with a ruby insert in the middle of the staff, brass escape wheel, three-arm gold balance with compensation curb and pare-chute, repeating on square gongs through pull-and-turn piston in the pendant.Signed on the dial and cuvette, case punched with French "prestige" marks.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 26,000

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 61

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Etienne Tavernier, Paris, circa 1820. Rare 18K gold astronomical, moon phase, mechanical calendar key.

C. "Empire", polished with reeded band, glazed on both sides, gold pendant terminated with steel key, gold bow. D. White enamel on the front with days of the week and date indications. Blued steel "half-crescent and cathedral" hands. Back with engine-turned gold plate with moon phase aperture, age of the moon engraved on the border. M. All the functions advance by depressing a small lever protruding from the band each time the key is inserted in the winding square.Signed on the dial.Diam. 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 7,590

LOT 62

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Meynadier, Geneva, circa 1830. Fine 18K multicolored gold paste and enamel-set watch .

C. Two-body, "bassine", profusely decorated with applied gold floral and foliate motives set with pastes and an enamel cartouche with a cherub mask. D. Silver, polished radial Roman chapters, outer minute track, center engine-turned with foliate pattern. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 35 mm. (16'''), frosted gilt, full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring.Movement signed.Dim. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 63

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Moulinié, Bautte & Moynier, Geneva, circa 1830. Very fine 18K multicolored gold ruby and turquoise-set watch.

C.Three-body, "bassine", profusely decorated with applied yellow, green, and rose gold floral and foliate motifs set with rubies and turquoises, gold hinged cuvette. D. Small, gold, set in the lower part, with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, center engine-turned in wickerwork pattern, set on wickerwork pattern gold dial plate. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 35 mm. (16'''), frosted gilt, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring.Movement signed.Dim. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600

USD 3,700 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 64

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Genève, No. 906, circa 1835. Very fine 18K gold and enamel slim cabriolet fob watch. Accompanied by an enameled bow brooch.

C. Three-body. Outer, the back and bezels with champlevé enamel floral decoration on black enamel ground. Inner: four-body, the bezels engine-turned, the back conforming to the outer case. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. The outer case is made so that the watch can revolve inside the case in order to be used either as an open-face or as a hunting-cased watch. D. engine-turned silver, radial Roman numerals, outer minute dot divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. 25 mm (12'''), gilt brass, bar caliber with going barrel, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 65

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Fatio-Junod a Genève, No. 821, circa 1850. Very fine and extremely rare 18K gold, extra-slim pendant watch, "bagnolet" caliber, with a movement 1.5 mm thick. Accompanied by a gold chain and gold and enamel male key.

C. Three-body, "bassine pincée", back cover centered with floral rosette in red, green, and white enamel, borders in champlevé blue enamel forming stylized foliage, coin-edge band, front with similar pattern to the back cover, aperture for the dial, ring pendant with loop for small gold chain. D. Silver, set in the lower part, visible through the front cover aperture, Roman numerals, outer minute track, apertures for barrel and balance bridge. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 29.5 mm (13'''), gilt brass, gold wheels, ten jewels, Bagnolet inverted caliber, free-standing barrel and the train of wheel sunk in the single plate, cylinder escapement, gilt three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, female winding.Signed on the movement and the dial.Diam. 25 mm, thickness of the movement-1.5 mm.Thickness of the watch-3.2 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 7,820

LOT 66

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Aimé Billon, La Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1840. Very fine painted eight day going grande et petite sonnerie striking "neuchâteloise" cartel clock with alarm, date, and quarter repeating.

C. Lacquered in black, painted with flowers, rounded gilt top, glazed curved sides, front with glazed oval brass framed opening for viewing the action of the pendulum, hinged en suite bezel, curved feet, hinged back door, gilt curved feet, en suite molded detachable top with gilt walnut-shaped finial, molded bracket painted with a flower vase. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, inner 31-day ring, winding apertures at 5 and 7 o'clock. Blued steel hands with gilt flower tips set with diamond pastes. M. Rectangular brass, going barrels, pin-wheel escapement, steel rod/brass bob pendulum set with a diamond paste, spring suspension, rack striking on two gongs by two hammers, striking works set on the back plate, pull repeat by a cord protruding from the base alarm on a bell, lever for grande/petite/silence below the dial.Signed on the bezel locking knob.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,600 - 6,000

USD 5,200 - 6,700

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 67

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Unsigned, France, circa 1870. Fine and decorative eight day going hour and half hour-striking clock fitted in a painting.

C. Gilt wood framed, oil on canvas, depicting a Swiss Alpine village with mountains in the background, a church with the clock in its tower and a river with boats in the foreground. D. White with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel hands. M. Brass, square with going barrels for both the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, pendulum with spring suspension. Striking on a gong with count wheel on the pillar plate.Dim. 99 x 83 cm, including the frame.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,800

USD 7,400 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 68

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Unsigned, France, No.12898, circa 1880. Fine eight day going hour and half hour-striking clock fitted in a painting.

C. Gilt wood framed, oil on panel, featuring a Swiss Alpine village, mountains in the background, church with the clock on the tower and a river in the foreground. D. Black with Roman numerals, Gilt "Breguet" hands.M. Brass, square with going barrels for going, hours and quarters trains, verge escapement. Striking on gongs with count wheel on the pillar plate.Dim. 84 x 71 cm, including the frame.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600

USD 3,700 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 69

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Raingo Frères, Paris, musical movement by A. Reuge & Cie, circa 1880, retailed by I. Tritschler & Co. Very fine and rare eight day going hour and half hour striking musical clock painting with two tunes, with echo activated at 12 o'clock, music playing every hour or on demand.

C. Gilt wood framed oil on canvas, featuring a landscape, a building with a clock tower in the foreground and a boat on a river, base with a lever for tune switching, and another for activating music at will. D. Painted white with Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel hands. M. Circular, brass with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, pin-wheel escapement with pins on the same side of the escape wheel, pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a gong with count wheel on the back plate. Additional brass movement for the carillon with echo playing at 6 and 12 o'clock, striking first on one gong and last part on two gongs with its own two hammers, fly regulator, released by main movement striking train at 12 o'clock. Musical movement of 2 tunes with 13 cm. brass pinned cylinder with 70 tuned vibrating blades in 14 sections of 5 blades each.Signed on the movement, musical box signed by the maker's trademark "RA & C", case with Tritschler label.Dim. Frame 92 x 80 cm..

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 70

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Geneva, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold and enamel diamond-set keyless pendant form watch in the shape of a beetle with a blue enameled chain.

C. Four-body, spring-loaded wings, translucent blue enamel over engine-turning graduating from light to dark and set with rose-cut diamonds, opening to reveal the dial, neck and head set with diamonds, the eyes with sapphires, gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel hands.M. 15.8 mm (9'''), gilt, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring.Dim. Length 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 7,800

USD 7,400 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 71

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Bautte, Geneva, No. 2053, circa 1835. Very fine pearl-set 18K gold and enamel bracelet fitted with a concealed watch.

C. Bracelet. spring-loaded cover modeled as two enameled vine leaves, the fruit formed of pearls opening to reveal the watch, body with champlevé floral and foliate pattern, tapered bracelet with foliate scroll engraving hinged in the middle, locking spring-loaded clasp. Watch case: four-body, back with champlevé enamel decoration, gold hinged engine-turned cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 19 mm (9'''), gilt brass, early bar caliber, cylinder escapement three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring.Cuvette signed.Dim. top 50 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,800

USD 7,400 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 72

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Du Bois & Comp. (Locle), No. 38010, circa 1820, movement by Jacques-Frédéric Houriet, No. 58. Highly important and extremely rare 18K rose gold key-wound pocket chronometer with one-minute tourbillon regulator, spring detent escapement, free-sprung spherical isochronical balance spring, Réaumur bimetallic thermometer, stop feature, and regulator dial.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned back, gold hinged cuvette with winding aperture, inscribed with details of the movement. D. White enamel, small radial Roman hour chapter at 10 o'clock, central minutes with outer divisions and fifteen-minute Arabic markers, Réaumur thermometer sector at 6, subsidiary seconds at 2 o'clock. M. 50 mm (22'''), frosted gilt U-shaped plate, fusee and chain with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement with gold escape wheel, two-arm cut bimetallic compensation balance with Earnshaw type gilt wedge temperature compensation weights, polished steel mean temperature screws, blued steel free-sprung spherical balance spring, the whole on two-arm steel carriage rotating around gold fourth wheel.Punched with the Houriet's mark "FH" on the pillar plate under the dial, the dial and cuvette signed by Du Bois.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 509,500

LOT 73

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Frederic Courvoisier, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 49886, carriage by Ernest Guinand, circa 1854. Exceptionally fine and rare 18K gold hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer, with one-minute tourbillon regulator with pivoted detent escapement and amplitude-controlling device.

C. Five-body, all hinged, "bassine et filets", engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Elaborate pierced blued steel hands. M. 44 mm (19 1/2'''), nickel, La Chaux-de-Fonds school ebauche, "fausses côtes" decoration on the pillar plate, bridges damascened in a wavy pattern, wolf-tooth winding wheels, gold train, Guinand 2 type carriage (Meis classification) with pivoted detent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, Breguet blued steel balance spring with perpendicular stud for preventing excessive amplitudes, index regulator with gold scale plate, 18,000 beats per hour, entire train jeweled.Signed on the dial and the movement. Movement, case, and dial with the same number, case punched with La Chaux-de-Fonds gold guarantee mark.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 120,000

EUR 52,000 - 78,000

USD 60,000 - 89,000

Sold: CHF 223,500

LOT 74

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Presentation Watch. Musy Padre e Figli, Torino, No. 97679 made for the Italian royal family, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold and painted on enamel, diamond-set "chronomètre".

C. Four-body, "bassine", back very finely decorated with multicolored champlevé enamel and diamond-set coat of arms of the Italian royal family, representing an eagle and the Savoy crest, gold hinged cuvette.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42.8 mm (19'''), frosted gilt, 20 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

USD 6,000 - 7,400

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 75

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Presentation Watch. Taber Type, Swiss, No. 41445, circa 1913. Very fine 14K gold and enamel hunting-cased, keyless watch made for the Russian Imperial court.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine turned covers, front cover with double-headed imperial eagle in champlevé blue and black enamel, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "Spade" hands. M. 43 mm. (19'''), frosted gilt, 15 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, index regulator with Cyrillic scale.Cuvette signed.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600

USD 3,700 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 76

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Paul Jeannot, Genève, No. 1917- 1644, Cairo circa 1880, retailed by Antonio Veronesi. Very fine, 18K gold hunting-cased keyless double-face astronomical watch with date, days of the week and phases of the moon, made for the Egyptian market.

C. Five-body, "bassine et filets", polished with applied gold crown on the front cover. D. Gold with radial Islamic numerals, outer minute dot divisions, center with aperture for phases of the moon and sector for its age, below applied multicolored gold floral decoration, same on the outermost, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Reverse with enamel ring with inner days of the week scale in Islamic characters, outermost date also in Islamic characters. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42.8 mm (19'''), nickel, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Punched with maker's mark inside each cover.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 7,800

LOT 77

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Louis Audemars, Brassus & Genève, No. 11924, circa 1874. Very fine and rare 18K gold, keyless double-train independent dead center seconds watch in original mahogany and ivory fitted box, accompanied by spare crystal and mainspring.

C. Four-body, by "MF", "bassine et filets", engine-turned back with engraved initials, gold hinged cuvette.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42.8 mm (19'''), frosted gilt, skeletonized bridge caliber, 35 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and mean screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring with terminal outer curve, Mairet tandem winding, flirt from the last pinion of the independent train meshing with the pinion of the escape wheel.Signed on case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 9,800 - 13,000

USD 11,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 78

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Louis Audemars, Brassus, No. 12141, circa 1878. Very fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless astronomical minute-repeating watch with perpetual calendar, retrograde fly-back date, digital days of the week and phases and age of the moon.

C. Five-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, three subsidiary sunk dials for months, phases of the moon aperture with age of the moon sector, subsidiary seconds, date sector below 12 o'clock and below aperture for days of the week. Gold "spade" hands. M. 42.8 mm (19'''), maillechort (rhodiumed), "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, Breguet balance spring, gold wheel train, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on case and movement.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 26,000

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 40,250

LOT 79

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Percy Webster, Vendor, London, No. G.P.S./3295, case with London hallmarks for 1883-1884. Rare and important 18K gold hunting-cased two-train keyless minute-repeating watch with dead independent centre seconds, movement attributable to Louis Audemars, stamped on the pillar plate No. 11956.

C. Five-body, massive "bassine", polished, engraved with crest and monogram, hinged gold cuvette.D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 43 mm. (19'''), frosted gilt three-quarter plate, two train with differential winding, 26 jewels in screwed settings, going barrels, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, free-sprung cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve, independent seconds by means of a flirt on the escape pinion, with locking bolt in the band, two hammers repeating on gongs via slide in the band.Movement signed.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 7,800 - 9,000

USD 9,000 - 10,500

Sold: CHF 15,525

LOT 80

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Bahne Bonniksen, London, No. 19493, with Chester hallmarks for 1894-95. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with Bonniksen 52 1/2 minute Karrusel regulator.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, gold hinged cuvette.D. White enamel, probably by Willis, radial Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 47 mm (21'''), frosted gilt, three-quarter plate, 17 jewels, lateral calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with free-sprung Breguet balance spring with terminal curve, diamond endstone.Punched with Bonniksen's mark on the pillar plate.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

USD 6,000 - 7,400

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 81

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Astronomical Watch with Westminster Chimes Attributed to Edouard JeanRichard, Le Locle, No. 36891, circa 1925. Very fine and very rare 18K gold hunting-cased keyless astronomical minute-repeating carillon watch with Westminster chimes on four gongs, perpetual calendar, phases and age of the moon, chronograph and 30-minute instantaneous register.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with five-minute/seconds Arabic markers, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four-year leap cycle concentric with minute register, and subsidiary seconds concentric with phases of the moon aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 45 mm (20'''), gilt brass, 37 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on four gongs with four hammers through activating slide in the band.Case punched with Swiss gold guarantee marks (Le Locle), movement punched with serial number 3687.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 39,000 - 52,000

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 119,000

LOT 82

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 387203, case No. 242055, made in 1919. Very fine and elegant, 18K gold, keyless, minute- repeating "chronomètre" dress watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine pincée", engine-turned back, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands.M. 41 mm (18''), rhodium-plated, 32 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 83

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 455014, case No. 286441, made for the British Hydrographic Service, in 1945. Very fine and rare silver, keyless large center seconds deck and pocket chronometer. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, silver, hinged cuvette. D. Silver, champlevé Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, outermost seconds track divided into fifths. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 47.4 mm (21'''), gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume balance with special alloy Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement, back of the case engraved H.S.-2 55014.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

USD 6,000 - 74,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

LOT 84

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Maurice, Geneva, No. 4106, circa 1880. Fine and unusual, 18K gold, hunting-cased key-wound, two-train watch with independent center- seconds.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned,vacant cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and independent seconds rings. Gold "spade" hands. M. 42 mm (18.5'''), nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight-line calibrated lever escapement, 26 jewels, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, independent dead seconds by means of two-flirt wheel acting on a small pinion mounted on the escape wheel arbor, independent seconds activated by a slide in the band.Cuvette signed.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 85

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Ulysse Nardin, Locle No. 128510, case No. 728734, made in two examples in 1963. Very fine and rare 18K gold, keyless, thin, astronomical minute-repeating dress watch with chronograph, perpetual calendar, phases of the moon and 30-minute recorder.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. Painted white, Breguet numerals, outer minutes and seconds rings, four subsidiary dials for days of the week, months with four year leap cycle, concentric with 30-minute recorder, date, aperture for phases of the moon concentric with subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. 43 mm (19''') 30/12ème thick, nickel, 34 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by a slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 16,000 - 23,000

USD 18,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 86

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Swiss, No. 17302 circa 1900. Fine 18K yellow gold hunting-cased keyless minute-repeating watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished with engraved bezels, hinged gold cuvette, transparent cover to view the movement. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, inner red Arabic 13-24, outer minute ring with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 40 mm (18'''), nickel, damascened, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 87

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

H. R. Ekegrén, Geneva, No. 18188, made for J. E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, circa 1890. Very fine half hunting-cased 18K gold keyless watch, accompanied by original fitted box.

C. Five-body, "bassine", polished, front with glazed aperture and enameled radial Roman chapters, hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "double spade" hands. M. 41 mm (19.5'''), nickel-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 88

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Winnerl, Paris, No. 261, circa 1830. Very fine gilt brass deck watch in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Tambour, gilt and lacquer brass, bayonette fixing. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 12. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 51 mm (23 1/2'''), gilt brass, full plate, going barrel, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, Earnshaw type bimetallic compensation balance with round platinum sliding temperature weights,platinum mean time screws, gold temperature screws withsteel bracket for restricting the movement of the balance laminae, free-sprung blued steel helical balance spring,diamond endstone.Signed on dial and movement, numbered on dial, movement and box.Diam. 67 mm (bezel), box 110 x 86 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,500 - 13,000

USD 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 89

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte/Sa., No. 200659, circa 1939. Very fine silver keyless deck watch with 35-hour power reserve sector and Guillaume-type balance.

C. Four-body, "Lucia", polished, back with military inventory marks, silver cuvette. D. Silvered, with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds at 3 o'clock, power reserve sector at 9 o'clock. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. 48 mm. (21'''), Cal. 48, frosted gilt, three-quarter plate with separate bridge for the escape wheel, 19 jewels, straight-line club-tooth lever escapement, large Guillaume-type balance modified by Lange, Breguet balance spring with Phillips outer terminal curve, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, patented balance spring studfastener, patented power reserve indication mechanism.Signed on dial and movement, case signed "GUB Glashütte".Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 90

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Attributed to LeCoultre, No. 27, circa 1925. Very fine 14K gold hunting-cased, keyless minute-repeating watch with chronograph and 30-minute instantaneous register.

C. Five-body, "bassine", polished, enamel monogram "MB". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions with Arabic five minutes/seconds, outermost seconds divided into fifths, minute register at 3 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 44 mm (21''), nickel, 32 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring,repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band, silent governor.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,900

USD 4,400 - 6,700

Sold: CHF 8,855

LOT 91

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Pochelon Freres, Genève, No. 14775, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating dress watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged gold back. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, outermost red Arabic 13-24 hours, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 44 mm. (21'''), rhodium-plated, Geneva Quality Hallmark , 31 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, wolf tooth winding, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 92

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Mobilis, by Courvoisier Frères, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 102761, Brevet No. 30754, circa 1906. Unusual nickel keyless watch with one-minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Three-body, demi-bassine, polished. D. Eccentric, matte gilt with Arabic numerals, engine-turned and silvered reserve, the revolving tourbillon carriage visible in an aperture. M. 42.8 mm (19'''), gilt brass inverted caliber, one-minute tourbillon carriage, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance with flatbalance spring.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300

USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 93

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

"Bras en l'air". Verger, France, No. 11538, movement by Haas Neveux, Geneva, made for Charlton & Co., New York, circa 1930. Very fine and extremely rare 18K two-colored gold, Art Deco keyless "bras-en-l'air" dress watch.

C. Three piece, "Empire", white gold, coin-edge band, polished and matte, yellow gold rims and bow. D. Silver matte, with an applied figure of a seated Chinese Mandarin pointing to the hours and minutes with his arms when a pushpiece in the band is depressed. M. By Haas Neveux, 38.3 mm (17'''), rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, Geneva Hallmark quality, 18 jewels, eight adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Signed on the movement, Verger master mark on the case.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 26,000

USD 22,000 - 30,000

LOT 94

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Beyer, Zurich, circa 1930. Fine and unusual stainless steel "Staybrite", astronomical keyless Art Deco dress watch with phases and age of the moon.

C. Three-piece, "variée carrure plate", polished. D. Silvered, Breguet numerals, moon phase aperture, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 36 mm (18''') rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Dial signed.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

USD 1,500 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 95

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Rossel & fils, successeurs de J.-F. Bautte et Ce, Genève, No. 90381, retailed by Dechaux et Balanche à Marseille, circa 1883. Very fine 18K gold and pearl and cameo-set lady's fob watch.

C. Four-body, case back set with an agate cameo carved with a putto, gold scrolling pierced frame, pearl-set bezels, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, outermost gold Arabic five minutes. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 24 mm, frosted gilt bar caliber, cylinder escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

USD 3,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 6,210

LOT 96

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1925. Very fine and elegant rock crystal, white gold-mounted diamond-set keyless skeletonized dress watch with platinum chain, in original leather fitted box.

C. Single piece of crystal, faceted on edges, diamond-set band. D. Off-white enamel ring with gold radial Arabic numerals, glazed center with skeletonized movement. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 40.6 mm (18'''), maillechort, skeletonized, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the movement, pendant and box, pendant punched with French gold marks.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 7,800

USD 7,400 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 97

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Verger, Paris, No. 6483, circa 1910. Fine 18K gold and lacquer, diamond-set Art Deco lady's lapel watch with matching diamond and pearl-set pendant.

C. Three-piece, black and cream lacquered band, back neo-classical scene painted on black background, diamond-set bars and Greek key decoration. Diamond and pearl-set pendant. D. Silvered, radial Roman numerals and inner minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12 mm. (9'''), gilt, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Case signed.Dim. 23 x 16 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 98

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Albert H. Potter & Co, Geneva, No. 1, made circa 1887. Exceptional, highly important and unique 18K gold keyless watch with regulator dial, special winding/setting system, special plate construction and special single-tooth escape wheel lever escapement.

C. Four-piece, "bassine et filets", polished, the band incorporated into the movement, pendant of patented design, detachable glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, mounted by three feet secured by screws from the pillar plate, double sunk with small radial Roman hour chapter set at the top, central outer minute divisions with radial five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "lozenge" hands. M. 47.4 mm (21'''), nickel, unusual construction in which the pillar plate comprises a surrounding ring, circular decoration on the pillar plate, V-shaped bridge for the train mounted on one side by pins to the pillar plate ring decorated with spotting pattern, bridges for the escapement, going barrel with Maltese-cross stop work, 22 jewels in gold screwed settings, patented single-tooth-escape wheel lever escapement consisting of a small plate fitted on the pinion with a single ruby tooth, unusual cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws and platinum quarer screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, unusual keyless winding/setting mechanism with engagement setting mode by means of a vertical motion of the intermediate setting wheel bridge.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 267,500

LOT 99

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 47824. Manufactured in 1876, sold on November 29, 1892. Very fine and rare 18K gold, double-train, independent dead seconds keyless watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, gold hinged cuvette, activating pushbutton at 1 o'clock in the band.D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42.8 mm (19'''), gilt brass, 23 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, a flirt mounted on the last pinion of the independent dead seconds train engaging escape wheel pinion allowing one-second jumps, Philippe's patented winding system.Signed on the case.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 39,000 - 52,000

USD 44,000 - 60,000

LOT 100

The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.120632, case No. 230255, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1905. Very fine 18K yellow gold keyless Chronometro Gondolo. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine", engine-turned back, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic five minutes, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 46 mm (21'''), gilt brass patented bridge caliber, 21 jewels, gold train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot's patented micrometer cam regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600

USD 3,700 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,750