Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 483

Music and Science Le Roy a Paris, No. 7692, circa 1835, made for the Islamic market. Very fine 18K gold and painted on enamel hunting-cased watch in leather fitted box.

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,300 - 5,500

C. five-body, ?bassine?, the front cover painted with musical trophies, garlands of flowers on the border, champlevé rose enamel background, the back en suite, painted with scientific instruments, pendant and bow in champlevé enamel, gold hinged cuvette. D. silver, engine-turned in a radial pattern, Islamic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. 33.8 mm (15''', frosted gilt bar calibre, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring.Signed on dial and case.Diam. 43 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4- 52

Fair

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 5 - 6 - 01