Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 306

James Mc Cabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 18947, with London hallmarks for 1849. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, quarter striking clock-watch with special escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , engineturned with reeded band, by Gustavus Huguenin (Master mark). Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold with raised Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the centre florally engraved, the border with cast gold foliage decoration. Blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 17"' , frosted and gilt double train, with going barrels, 13 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve, diamond endstone. Quarter striking on gongs with polished steel striking work on the back plate. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 49 mm.