12,650 CHF
Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker of Her Majesty, London, No. 2666, made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold pair-cased quarter striking clockwatch. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with a floral decoration, the back engraved with military trophies, chased with a garland of leaves, the edge pier ced and engraved with a floral decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolls and flowers. GiIt brass dust-cap. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands (later minute hand). GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 60mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1992-04-11
