Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 24
Dufour, Fol & Cie. No. 140, Swiss, circa 1793. Fine and rare silver decimal watch with decimal minutes.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Double body, Directoire, polished. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals for the decimal time, outer red Arabic decimal minute ring, duo-decimal Roman numerals for twice 12 hours and duo-decimal minute ring. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
