Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 299
Marchand & Sandoz, Swiss, 34386, made for the South American market, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, pearl and diamond set, keyless minute repeating fob watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. Four body, Louis XVI, cover and back of black enamel with split-pearl set borders, the cover with a rose-diamond inlaid flower, the back centered with gold flower. Gold cuvette engraved with decoration and technical details. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals on green cartouches and subsidiary seconds. GiIt brass Louis XV hands. M. 12?, nickel plated, fausses côtes decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.
