Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 4
Diana the Huntress Musson a La Charite. Made circa 1685. Fine and very rare, early, Louis XIV, gilt brass, single-hand oignon watch, wound through the center and with early type symmetrical balance cock.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
USD 3,200 - 4,200 / EUR 2,200 - 2,800
Sold: CHF 4,200
C. Two-body, ?oignon?, the back chased and engraved with a scene of Diana the Huntress within a forest glade, foliate strapwork border and bezel, square hinge, loose ring pendant. D. White enamel with radial large black painted Roman numerals, inner quarter-hour ring. Blued steel tulip hand. M. 47 mm, winding from the front only, frosted gilt full plate, baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance, short balance spring, pierced and chased symmetrical cock decorated with inhabited foliage in three panels, Tompion-type regulator, steel release catch spring with foliate terminal. Movement signed. Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-28-01 |
Good Replacements HANDS Original |
Notes
Musson A dynasty of watchmakers working in the Charite-sur-Loire from the late 17th century until the mid-19th century. See: Dictionnaire des Horlogers Français, Tardy, 1972.
Literature: La Montre Française, Adolphe Chapiro, Les Editions de l?Amateur, 1991, p. 51, fig 100-103.