21,850 CHF
HeliosFrançois Louis Godon, Relox de Camarade S. M.C., dial by Lucard, case by Joly, circa 1800.Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch with Republican date indication, with original matching fob. White enamel with gold Breguet numerals, outer gold minute markers, inner gold Arabic 30 days indication. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Notes Godon François LouisGodon's fame was due to the clocks he made for King Charles IV of Spain, among them a large white marble and ormolu clock with astronomical indications. Appointed in 1786 Relojero de Camara by Charles III, later his full title was 'Mechanical Expert and Clockmaker to the Chamber of His Catholic Majesty'. The future King Charles IV appointed him official agent, and later King's purchaser. From 1788 until his death in about 1800, he supplied the Spanish Court with many clocks and watches which madhim a considerable fortune. He was instrumental in assembling the finest collection of late 18th century and Empire clocks in the world for the Spanish Patrimonio Nacional.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31