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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 387
Julien Le Roy, Paris, No. 569, circa 1750.Fine petite sonnerie striking, quarter repeating, silver coach watch with alarm and date.
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
USD 17,000 - 20,000
C. Double-body silver, the bezel pierced and repoussé in rocailles, the back repoussé with a courting scene, sides pierced with repoussé in rocailles, swiveling pendant, loose ring. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, center white enamel revolving alarm setting disc, gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars behind silver pierced decorative plates, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, 2 1/4 coil flat balancepring, gilded continental cock, pierced and engraved with foliage. Trip quarter repeating, striking and alarm on a bell, with independent trains for quarters and hours, both with engraved gilt brass fixed barrels and revolving arbors, a lever for silence/strike.Signed on the movement and the dial.Diam. 114mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4 - 19 |
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Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22 - 01 |