Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
LEWIS FERRON, ENGLAND, THE TRIUMPH OF GALATEA, QUARTER REPEATER WITH REPOUSSÉ MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE, 22K YELLOW GOLD
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine, small and rare, 22k yellow gold, manual wind open-face, key-winding pocket watch. Bezel chased with small animals and pierced and engraved with foliate decoration; case back decorated in repoussé with a mythological scene depicting Galatea seated on a chariot drawn by dolphins, surrounded by four landscape vignettes and further pierced and engraved foliate decoration. Gilt-brass dust cap. Gold champlevé dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Elaborate gold “poker and beetle” hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Lewis Ferron, England
Model The Triumph of Galatea
Year Circa 1740
Caliber 24 mm., hinged gilt-brass full-plate movement with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass English-style cock pierced and engraved with a mask and foliate decoration, diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell, activated by depressing the pendant.
Diameter 37 mm.
Signature dial, dust cap and back plate
Accessories Accompanied by original box, small gold chain and gold key
