Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 28
Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker of Her Majesty, London, No. 1168, circa 1780.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 12,650
Fine 18 ct. gold pair-cased quarter striqing clock-watch, made for the Islamic market. Double body outer case, the bezel pierced and engraved with a floral decoration, the back engraved with military trophies, chased with a garland of leaves, the edge pierced and engraved with a floral decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolls and flowers. GiIt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. GiIt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. Diam. 60 mm.
