Important Collectors Wristwatches, Po...

Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 128

Jardin d?Amour Ph. Terrot à Genève, No. 9619. Made circa 1780. Fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel, rosecut diamond-set pocket watch with glazed gilt-brass outer case. Accompanied by a fitted box.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 10,000 - 15,000 / EUR 6,700 - 10,000

C. Two-body, Directoire, with rose-cut diamond-set bezel, the back decorated with a painted on enamel scene depicting a young loving couple in classical dress in a garden with a temple and caged bird, rose-cut diamond-set and gold paillon detail, outer paillon border. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Rose-cut diamond-set hands. M. Hinged glt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm, 57 mm with outer case.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-31

Good

Transformations
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Philippe Terrot (1696, Pont-en-Royans, Dauphiné, France - 1781, Saconnex, near Geneva) He was a refugee in 1700, arrived in Geneva and officially obtained Swiss naturalization in 1732. He took Jean- Pierre Thuillier in partnership between 1735 and 1750. They created high quality gold watches decorated with enamel and porcelain, and also religious clocks.