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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 363

Jacques Coulin & Amy Bry, Geneve, No. 9890, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set quarter repeating watch, in a glazed protecting case.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

C. Double body, Louis XVI with split-pearl set bezels, the back enamel panel painted with a scene depicting a young couple in classic dress, in front of the altar of Love. Outer gilt brass, glazed protecting case. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass later "Louis XV " hands. M. Hinged gilt brass inverted one quarter plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating by depressing the pendant on two bells included in the movement. Signed on the movement. Diam. 58 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 22

Later original
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 12-04

Worn

HANDS Later

Notes

Most of the few watches known to exist, fitted with similar movements, carry the signature of the Geneva watchmaker Chevalier & (lochet who could be their inventor although there is no documentation supporting this.