Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020
LOT 54
Jacques Daniel Fol
Large pocket watch, decimal calendar, concealed enamel portrait; silver
Large pocket watch, decimal calendar, concealed enamel portrait; silver
HKD 34,800 - 43,500
CHF 4,200 - 5,300 / USD 4,500 - 5,600
Silver, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, large pocket watch, with concealed portrait of a gentleman, in bust, painted on enamel on gold by an unidentified Genevan artist, dated 1795, and one horological complication:
• Date of the month (exterior graduation with central index)
Case-back polished.
White enamel dial with black painted radial Roman numerals; rose gold “Poker & Beetle” hands.
21’’’, full plate, brass, with fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock (curiously the movement is not fire gilded and the silver regulator disc is not engraved).
• Date of the month (exterior graduation with central index)
Case-back polished.
White enamel dial with black painted radial Roman numerals; rose gold “Poker & Beetle” hands.
21’’’, full plate, brass, with fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock (curiously the movement is not fire gilded and the silver regulator disc is not engraved).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 30 |
Alterations |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Jacques Daniel Fol, Geneva
Year circa 1795
Caliber 21’’’, verge escapement
Dimensions Ø 59.5 mm.
Signature dial
Notes
l, Jacques Daniel
Jacques-Daniel Fol comes from a family of watchmakers from Feigères, a commune of Péron, Pays de Gex, France (Ain), a region bordering Geneva. At the end of the 17th century, Antoine Fol and Jean-François Fol were the founders of this dynasty which lasted until the middle of the 19th century. Very quickly in the 18th century, this family is established and works in Geneva. The portrait painted on enamel on gold housed in this watch is probably that of JacquesDaniel Fol.
Jacques-Daniel Fol comes from a family of watchmakers from Feigères, a commune of Péron, Pays de Gex, France (Ain), a region bordering Geneva. At the end of the 17th century, Antoine Fol and Jean-François Fol were the founders of this dynasty which lasted until the middle of the 19th century. Very quickly in the 18th century, this family is established and works in Geneva. The portrait painted on enamel on gold housed in this watch is probably that of JacquesDaniel Fol.