The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer

Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

LOT 33

Castanier a Genève, circa 1785. Fine and unusual gold double-face date watch with 12 and 24-hour indications.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300 / USD 2,200 - 3,700

Sold: CHF 12,650

C. Two-body, "Louis XVI", polished. D. White enamel,upright Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, inner 31-day date ring, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Gold pierced hands. Back: White enamel, radial Arabic numerals from 1 to 24, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Arabic markers. M. 45.1 mm (20'''), frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam. 51,5 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-14

Good

Damaged
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-24-01

Good

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original

Notes

Jacques Castanier (also Castagner). A watchmaker recorded around 1760, he made repeating watches with repoussé and enameled cases. "Dictionnaire des horlogers genevois", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, 1998.