Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 258
DENT ''PETITE ET GRANDE SONNERIE'' CLOCK WATCH, GOLD
CHF 20,000 - 40,000
EUR 20,400 - 40,700 / USD 22,600 - 45,100 / HKD 178,000 - 354,000
Sold: CHF 37,500
Very fine and rare, 18K. gold and enamel hunting cased minute repeating, "grande and petite sonnerie" keyless clock watch.
Grande and petite sonnerie with strike/silent and optional hours/quarters levers on the bezel.
Slightly Iater cover and back with the champlevé enamelled monogram: "F.R." and the head of a lion.
Grande and petite sonnerie with strike/silent and optional hours/quarters levers on the bezel.
Slightly Iater cover and back with the champlevé enamelled monogram: "F.R." and the head of a lion.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Dent London, England
Year Circa 1890
Case No. 30804
Material 18K yellow gold
Diameter 54 mm.
Caliber 20''',gilt brass double train three quarter plate movement, two barrels with a differential winding, 42 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with a terminal curve, repeating on gongs.
Signature Dial and movement
Notes
DENT A celebrated watchmaking dynasty founded by Edward John Dent (1790-1853), known for high quality watches, clocks, chronometers and regulators. After starting life as a tallow chandler, Edward John Dent switched to watchmaking. From 1815 to 1829, he was employed by the Vulliamys and the Barrauds. In 1830 he entered into a partnership with J. R. Arnold. In 1840 he set up on his own account at 33 Cockspur Street, London. He was the builder of "Big Ben", the famous Westminster clock. He made many fine chronometers and watches as well as others of a high commercial grade. The firm continued until relatively recently at 41 Pall Mall, London, as E. Dent & Co. Ltd.