The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 636

?Louis XV Cartel Clock? Jean-Baptiste Baillon, a Paris, No. 1368. Made circa 1750. Very fine and rare, small, gilt bronze cartel clock with hour striking and pull-quarter repeat.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 7,500 / USD 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 5,900

C. Finely chased with asymmetrical rocailles, scrolls and clouds, two winged cherubs below the dial flanking and aperture for viewing the pendulum, surmounted by the figure of a young lady, her arm gesturing. D. White enamel with blue radial Roman numerals, gold fleur-de-lys half hour markers, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals. Pierced and chased gilt brass hands. M. 12.5 x 9.5 cm, rectangular gilt brass with canted lower corners, large going barrel driving the going and striking, anchor escapement, spring suspension and bob pendulum, striking the hours on a bell and pull-wind quarter repeating. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 55 x 25 cm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3-13*

Good

Slightly damaged

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

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Jean Baptiste III Albert Baillon (d. 1772) "Valet de Chambre -Horloger Ordinaire de la Reine" in 1727, "Premier Valet de Chambre de la Reine" (before 1748), then "Premier Valet de Chambre" and "Valet de Chambre-Horloger Ordinaire de la Dauphine Marie-Antoinette" in 1770. Established in the Place Dauphine in 1738 and the rue Dauphine after 1751, Jean-Baptiste III Baillon was one of the most important clockmakers of the 18th century.