The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 178

Plojoux, Genève - Montreux - Paris, circa 1900.Fine silver, gilt brass and enamel eight day going strut clock, in original fitted box.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

C. Silver half moon shaped with cast foliage and ribbon knot decoration, the dial flanked by two painted Swiss lake side landscapes with outer small floral ornaments painted over a blue flinqué ground. The strut hinged on the gilt brass engine-turned back, engraved with a dedication dated 1948. D. Oval silver with luminescent Arabic numerals, the centre decorated with a basket of flowers. Luminescent "skeleton" hands. M. 18''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight linelever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial.Dim. 145 x 90 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3 - 5
Movement: * 4 - 5
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01

Notes

M. A. PlojouxWas established 30, Rue du Rhône in Geneva. He was a watchmaker of high precision, specialised in complication watches, and jewellery. He received two awards at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878, won a gold medal in 1880 and also took part in the Geneva National Exhibition in 1896.