Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 258
Unsigned, from Neuchatel, circa 1780. Fine painted eight day going, quarter striking and repeating Louis XV cartel with matching bracket.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Shaped, painted with flowers on a cream ground with applied repousse gilt brass and bronze floral and rocaille decoration. Matching bracket and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular with turned pillars, going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on three bells with striking and pull-wind repeating work visible on the back plate the back plate. Signed on the dial and back plate. hi very good condition, fully restored. Dim. 93 x 36 x 15 cm.
