Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 103

Cupid and Venus at the Altar of Love. Jean Baptiste Baillon A Paris, Swiss, circa 1765. Fine and rare 18K gold and diamond-set quarter-repeating watch.

C. Double-body, “Louis XV”, the rose cut diamond-set bezel engraved with rocaille decoration, the back with a chased and engraved scene depicting Cupid and Venus making offerings at the altar of love within a diamond-set frame surmounted by a corresponding bow within a florally-chased surround. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, eccentric winding hole. Gold “Louis XV” hands. M. 30 mm, hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with ruby endstone, hammers striking on a bell activated by plunge.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 40 mm.