Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 532
Jean Hubert a Rouen, au Grand Monarque, circa 1700. Unusual very large, gilt brass Louis XIV "oignon" with mock pendulum.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 10,350
C. Double body "oignon", engraved with inhabited foliage, the back centred with a scene depicting Venus with four cherubs, holding a cornucopia. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals and Arabic minute chapters on enamel cal-touches. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, fine gilt brass Louis XIV cock with pendulum aperture, engraved with inhabited foliage and centred with the profile figure of a warrior. Signed on the cock and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 65 nun.
