Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
Anonymous, French, hallmarked 1788. Fine 18 ct. gold, dumb quarter repeating watch from the workshop of Jean Antoine Lépine.
C. Double body, typical Lépine type, made by Tavernier (Master mark), polished with invisible hinge and fixed bezel, opened by twisting the pendant, a small crown engraved on the back. GiIt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer gilt minute ring (slightly restored on the border). Gold Berguet hands. M. Frosted and gilt, Lepine caliber with free standing barrel. cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on the case with two massive polished steel hammers, by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.