Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 125
Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No.15047, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Fine 18 ct. gold pair-cased, diamond-set, quarter striking clock watch.
CHF 17,000 - 19,000
C. Outer, double body, the diamond-set bezels pierced and engraved with a floral decoration, the back chased in high relief with a very fine bunch of flowers in a cup over a man grormd. Inner, double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers. Gilt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Diamondset fancy hands. M. Gin brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chais, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a ben, with strike/silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
