Only Online Auction

Geneva, Sep 22, 2021

LOT 98

J. Rival
Pocket watch, quarter-repeater, repoussé décor; 18K or 20K yellow gold

CHF 1,200 - 2,400

EUR 1,150 - 2,300 / USD 1,350 - 2,700 / HKD 10,300 - 20,500

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 4,000

18K or 20K yellow gold, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, “Louis XV” pocket watch, with one horological complication:
· Quarter-repeater by two hammers on a bell (activated by depressing the pendant)

Case in repoussé-technique showing a concert of three musicians, including a harpsichordist, a viola da gamba player and a transverse flute player; a classical chamber music ensemble of the baroque age.

White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; yellow gold “Louis XV” hands.

Movement 14’’’, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock with dragon heads and foliage; repeater work on the main plate, under the dial (unusual winding at 12 o’clock).


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view Click to full view Click to full view
Image Image Image
Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-12-13

Good

Worn

Slightly damaged
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand J. Rival, Geneva

Year circa 1750-1770

Movement No. unnumbered

Case No. unnumbered

Material 18K or 20K yellow gold

Diameter 46.7 mm.

Caliber 14’’’, fusee and chain, verge escapement

Weight 104.7 gr. (approx.)

Signature dust-cover and movement

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.

Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.