Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
Gregson,Hger. Du Roy, circa 1790. Fine gilt-metal Pendule d'Officier, with quarter-repeating and alarm.
C. Circular reeded band with pellet pattern bezels, back panel pierced with arrow pattern. Acanthus and claw feet and large watch-type handle. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals for hours and quarters (hair cracks). Blued-steel hands and alarm pointer. M. Circular brass plates, going-barrel,cylinder escapement with plain balance and flat spring. Pierced and engraved continental cock. Barrel for the alarm and cord-wound pull repeating. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dims. 155 mm. overall height.