10,925 CHF
The HeartJean Robert Soret, Geneva, No. 33328, circa 1795.Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, turquoise and diamond-set form watch with concealed dial, designed as a heart. 20.3 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock, rack and pinion regulator with a silver plate.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. 42 x 29 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 420-421. Notes Jean Robert Soret (1731-1799)The son of David, he was a master watchmaker born into a watchmaking family of at least three generations, each using the same calibres, making quarter repeating watches, gold and enamel watches, and chatelaines.'Dictionnaire des Horlogers Genevois' by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, Geneva, 1998.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31
