Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 100
F. Lancelot a Paris, circa 1700. Fine silver Louis XIV "Oignon" with alarm.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
C. Double body, "Oignon", polished, the back engraved with concentric roundels. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches and inner gilt brass alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, large gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with birds and foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel pierced and engraved with foliage, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
