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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 378

Decovigny a Paris, circa 1720. Fine silver Louis XIV "oignon".

C. Double body "oignon", polished, the back centred with engraved concentrical circles. D. White enamel "a bosses" with Roman numerals and outer minute ring. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator with silver disc, fine gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and chased with foliage, flowers and birds. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 58 mm.