Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 120
01. Delachaux, circa 1820. Fine and unusually large 18 ct. pink gold skeletonised quarter-repeating watch.
JPY 1,100,000 - 1,300,000
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
C. Three body, massive, "demi bassine" and engine-turned. Glazed and sprung cuvette. D. White enamel, chapter-ring with Breguet numerals, (faint hair cracks), glazed centre. Polished gold "cerfs-volants" hands (minute repaired). M. GiIt brass with skeletonised front plate, going barrel, 7 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement, gold alloy 3-arm balance, polished skeleton cock and end stone. Highly polished repeat work and bridges, striking on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 65mm.
