Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 451
Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London No. 17429, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1810. Very fine 18K. varicoloured gold pai r cased, quarter repeating watch.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
C. Outer, double body Louis XVI, the bezels with applied vari-coloured floral and foliage decoration, the back centred with an elaborate urn of flowers. Inner double body bassine, with pierced and brightcut engraved foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass pierced and engraved cock with ruby end-stone. Quarter repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust cap. Diam. 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |