Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...
Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990
LOT 103
Charles Oudin, Palais Royal 52 - Paris, circa 1880. Very fine and rare, small 18k gold and rock crystal hunting cased quarter repeating diamond set half skeletonized keyless fob watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Three body "bassine et filets" case, rock crystal cover and back, a framed rose diamond set bunch of flowers applied on the back. The winding crown in the form of a royal crown and diamond set band and bow. Crystal dial with the rose diamond inlaid letters of the motto: " Dieu mon droit" in place of the numerals, applied on black enameled cartouches. Diamond set Louis XV hands gilt brass, 11 1/2" movement, 29 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.
