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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 469

Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 6549, hallmarked 1815,made for the Islamic market.Fine 18K gold pair-cased, diamond-set, two-train, quarter-striking clock watch.

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

USD 6,000 - 8,500

C. Outer: double-body, the back repoussé with musical trophies, the bezels repoussé with floral decoration. Inner: double-body, "bassine", the back engraved with a floral pattern, bezel pierced and engraved with foliate pattern, lacking dust cap. D. White enamel with Islamic numerals. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. 41,8 mm, gilded, full plate, double-train, turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance-spring, gilt brass single-foot cock. Singlenail striking on a bell with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 61 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3 - 14
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Daniel De Saint Leu (1753-1797).Geneva and London. Watchmaker to the Queen in 1765, he made verge and cylinder escapement watches, repeaters, and clockwatches, most in enamel or in very ornate cases with diamonds. While he specialized in watches for the Oriental and Turkish markets, he is also known to have made a few very special pieces for the Spanish Court.