The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 335

Cha. Horsham, London, No. 7655, circa 1750.Fine 22K gold, triple cased watch.

C. Outer double body, gilt brass mounted, shagreen covered. Second, double body, the bezel repoussé with rocaille and floral decoration, the back repousé with an allegorical scene featuring Honour and Fame, with outer rocaille decoration. Inner double body bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute ring. Later gold "arrow" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance springgilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 57 mm.