Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 323
J. Thierry, London, No. 955, circa 1770. Rare 18 ct. gold miniature watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. Three body, with engraved bezels, the back polished. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Full plate, diameter 14 mm. , with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass pierced and chased cock. Signed on the back plate. Good condition. Diam. 22 mm.
Notes
With a diameter of14 mm. only, the movement of this
watch is among the smallest verge movements ever
made during the XVIII century.