The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 268

An Allegory of Moral StrengthGregson A Paris, circa 1795.Fine and elegant thin 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

C. Two-body, 'Directoire', the back finely painted with a classically dressed woman with a lion at her feet representing an allegory of moral strength, bezels and pendant decorated with enamel and paillons. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, with fifteen minute Arabic numerals. Gold 'beetle and poker' hands.M. 48.7 mm o, hinged, gilt brass 3/4 plate, integrated ring on the dial plate which makes the movement thin while also protecting it from dust, fusee and chain for the going train, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued-steel balance spring, two-footed continental cock pierced and engraved with six symmetrical tulips.Signed on movement and dial.Diam. 55 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 176-177.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 18 - 01

Notes

Gregson JeanThis watch was in all likelihood made by Jean Gregson. Of British origin, he was watchmaker to the King. Gregson must have been considered as one of the best by his contemporaries. Since he was chosen in 1786 to be a member of the Royal Clock Manufactory commission. Only three other watchmakers were on the commission: Breguet, Berthoud and Lepaute.