Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 405
Henri Baltazar à Paris, circa 1720. Fine silver, quarter repeating "oignon".
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
USD 2,900 - 3,200
Sold: CHF 5,750
C. Double body, "oignon", the back centred with chased scallops forming a rosette, the border pierced and engraved with foliage and birds. D. White enamel embossed, with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, silver Régence cock pierced and engraved with scallops and foliage. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
