Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 602
Atherton, London, No. 571, circa 1790. Very fine, unique, 22K gold and agate, architectural table clock commemorating the late King and Queen of France and their heir.
CHF 70,000 - 90,000
C. Designed as a small temple with agate side panels and dome, the corners applied with double fluted Corinthian columns, further floral, garland decoration, finials and ball feet. Garnet set bezel on the front face, back and side panels, each applied with chased gold profiles of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and their son, known as Louis XVII, within garnet set frames. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass fully skeletonised with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass six-arm balance, flat balance spring, small gilt brass balance cock centred with a silver regulator disc. Signed on the cock. Dim. 143 x 67 x 67 mm.
