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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 257
Jaquet Droz & Leschot, London, circa 1800. Fine slim gold and enamel watch with centreseconds.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. Double body, the bezels decorated with a ropetwist pattern in gold and red paillons on a blue ground, the back with a scene of a young couple being counselled by an Eider. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Gold entrelac hands. M. Gilt brass, Lepine caliber with standing barrel, cylinder escapement, gilt brass balance and flat balance spring.Hinged gilt metal cuvette. Signed on the cuvette. h1 very good condition. Diam: 56mm.
Notes
Jaquet Droz utilised a Lepine caliber flat
movement with centre seconds for many watches
destined for the Chinese market.