The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 391

Paul Garnier, Horloger du Roi, No. 446, circa 1830.Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch, in original fitted box with extra crystal, suspended from a short gold chain with original ratchet key.

C. Four body with ribbed band, the bezels, pendant and bow with cast floral decoration, engine-turned back engraved with flowers and draperies. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 14''', gilt brass, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 38 mm.