Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 558
Paul Dupin, London, with London hallmarks for 1714. Very fine 22I< gold pair cased, quarter repeating watch.
CHF 12,000 - 15,000
C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with winged angels and foliage, the back centred with an engraved rosette, the band pierced and engraved with three masks, a small landscape and inhabited foliage. Inner bassine, decorated en suite. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring over a matted ground, the centre chase with foliage and a winged angel. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, English cock pierced and engraved with a winged angel and inhabited foliage. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust-rim engraved with masks and decoration. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
