Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 270

Giraud & Frères Mourier, Geneva, circa 1770. Fine 22K varicoloured gold diamond-set quarter repeating watch.

C. Double-body, Louis XV with rose-cut diamond-set bezel, the back centred with a four-coloured gold basket of flowers chased over an engine-turned ground with outer floral decoration. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, rose-cut diamond inlaid half hour divisions. Rose-cut diamond-set Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continentl cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate.Diam. 45 mm.