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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 52

Anonymous, French, hallmarked 1788. Fine 18 ct. gold, dumb quarter-repeating watch from the workshop of Jean Antoine Lépine.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

C. Double body, typical Lépine type, made by Tavernier (Master mark), polished with invisible hinge and fixed bezel, opened by twisting the fendant, a small crown engraved on the back. Gilt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer gilt minute ring ( slightly restored on the edge). Gold Breguet 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 polished steel massive hammers. hn good condition. Diam. 55 mm.


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This watch embodies most of the features of Lepine's work, including the repeating work and the case, which is made by Tavernier who himself worked for both Breguet and Lépine. Although it is not signed, it can be attributed to Lepine's workshop.