Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 123
Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 3110, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Highly important 18 ct. gold pair-
CHF 85,000 - 95,000
C. Outer, double body, the diamond-set bezels chased with vari-coloured gold floral decoration, the back applied with a diamond-set pattern of flowers and foliage, an emerald-set crescent and a diamond-set star centred with an emerald over a matt ground. Inner double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers, a ruby cabochon set on the pendant. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Diamondset fancy bands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Striking on a bel1, with strike silent selection lever on the bezel. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the clin the dust cap and the back plate. h1 very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
