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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 91

Daniel de Saint Leu, London, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1780. Fine and very unusual 18K varicoloured gold paircased quarter repeating and striking clock watch.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

C. Double body outer, the bezel chased with a foliage decoration, the back chased in high relief with military trophies and outer foliage decoration matching that of' the bezel. Inner double body "bassine " , pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, the pendant set with a large rose-cut diamond. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "Louis XV" 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 diamond end-stone. Striking train with fixed barrel and revolving arbor. Quarter striking and repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial. Dian. 59 nun.


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Grading System
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 21-51

Period

Partially reprinted

Notes

The prestigious watches made by Daniel de Saint Leu for the Islamic Market are either quarter repeating or quarter striking. A quarter so il:iug clock watch train, combined with an independent quarter repeating train is it most unusual feature in the work of Daniel de Saint Leu.