Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 166
Romilly à Paris, circa 1775. Fine 18 ct. three coloured gold, quarter repeating watch.
CHF 3,200 - 3,500
C. Double body, Louis XVI, the back chased with a scene depicting a courting couple in a garden with outer floral and ribbon knot decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly chipped on the border of the winding hole) . Gold Louis XV diamond-set hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm-balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XVI continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
