Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 126
Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 39700, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Very fine 18 ct. gold pair-cased, diamond-set quarter striking dock watch, with tortoise-shell covered protecting case, matching gold diamondset chatelaine and keys .
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
C. Outer, double body, the diamond-set bezel pierced and engraved with a floral decoration, the back engraved with a coat-of-arms, three crescents in pale on a military trophy and chased with a garland of leaves, the edge pierced and engraved with a floral decoration matching that of the bezel. haler, double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers. Tortoiseshell protecting case with gold piqué work decoration in a floral pattern. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" bands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chais, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass Enghsh cock. Striking on a bell with strike/silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.
