Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 14
Duchesne, A Paris, circa 1740.Very fine and rare large silver pair-cased quarter-repeating watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 5,750
C. Outer (protective): silver and brass, leather-covered, silver studs, inner: two-body, "oignon" type, repoussé with a mythological scene, four cartouches with scenes of animals, pierced for sound. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with large five-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture at 4 o'clock. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. 45 mm., hinged, gilt full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, coninental cock, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, repeating on bell by depressing the pendant.Signed on the movement.Diam. 66 mm.
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Case: 3 - 11 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |