The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer

Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

LOT 19

Brodon, à Paris, circa 1700. Very fine and rare silver single-hand center-wound "oignon" watch.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200 / USD 4,400 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

C. Two-body, "oignon" type, polished, back decorated with concentric circles. D. White enamel, bold blue Roman numerals, inner half-hour track, center with small painted rosette. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis" hand.M. 46 mm, hinged, gilt full plate, Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain with chain guard, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, large "oignon" type cock chased with exotic birds and stylized foliage.Signed on the movement.Diam. 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-14-01

Good

Damaged

HANDS Original

Notes

Brodon. Probably Gilles-Nicolas Brodon, who was the son of a Master watchmaker, admitted in 1684, and cited in 1718.