Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 356

Jn. Curtis, London, No. 5918 made for the Dutch Market, with London hallmarks for 1786. "The presentation in the Temple" Very fine 22K gold triple-cased repousse watch.

C. Gilt-brass sharkskin covered protecting case. Outer gold double body, the bezel repousse with floral and rocaille decoration, the back repousse in high relief with a scene featuring Pnri/zcatio Bealae Marice Virgins (Luke 2: 22-38) the border repousse with decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Blued-steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass Dutch style cock pierced and engraved with floral and foliage decoration. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 54 mm.