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Geneva, Sep 22, 2021

LOT 114

Les Frères Esquivillon
Decorative pocket watch; silvered and gilded brass

CHF 500 - 1,000

EUR 500 - 950 / USD 550 - 1,100 / HKD 4,300 - 8,600

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 475

Silvered and gilded brass, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, “Directoire” pocket watch.

Case-back engraved with a pattern of stylised flowers and with, in the lower part, a medallion engraved with a hunting scene.

White enamel dial with suspended “Breguet” numerals, with, in the centre, a painted motif in the form of a scalloped medallion with a bouquet of flowers on a blue background; gilded metal “Fantaisie” hands.

20’’’, full plate, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (probably gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-12

Good

Worn
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Les Frères Esquivillon, Geneva

Year circa 1795

Movement No. unnumbered

Case No. 18 (or 81)

Material silvered and gilded brass

Diameter 57.1 mm.

Caliber 20’’’, fusee and chain, verge escapement

Weight 108 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial

Biography

Les Frères Esquivillon & DeChoudens, Geneva
Master watchmakers actives in Geneva in the last quarter of the 18th century and in the early 19th century. In 1774, Gédéon-François Esquivillon became associated with his brother, Joseph Esquivillon, and Jaques DeChoudens (or Deschoudens). They are known to have signed sometimes « Es. et Dech.”.

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

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