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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 915
David Rousseau, Geneva, circa 1665. Very fine and rare silver hour striking coach watch with alarm.
CHF 40,000 - 50,000
C. Double body, bassine, profusely pierced and engraved with elaborate Summer flowers. D. Gilt brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, "fleurs de lys" half hour divisions and silver alarm setting disc with engraved decoration matching that of the case. Chased gilt brass single hand and blued steel pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with elaborate gilt brass pierced and foliate engraved pillars, verge escapement, plain steel balance without spring, gilt brass irregular cock pierced and engraved with flowers, secured by a screw, worm-and-wheel set up with silver disc. Striking on a bell with gilt brass fixed barrel pierced an engraved with scrolling foliage and silver count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 85 mm.
