Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 125
Not signed, French, circa 1795. Fine and very rare gilt and patinated bronze 8 day going, hour and half hour striking mantel clock depicting a scene from Paul et Virginie.
CHF 50,000 - 55,000
C. Rectangular base with bowed sides carrying the patinated bronze ground on which beneath a lemon tree in green patinated bronze, a maiden exchanges entreaties and expostulations with a negro man kneeling before her. The scene is derived from an episode in the novel Paul et Virginie by Bernardin de St Pierre. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gilt brass chased hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking train, anchor escapement, pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 45 x 31 x 14 cm.
