Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 127
Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 1357, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Fine 18 ct. gold pair-cased, quarter striking clock watch.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
C. Outer, double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with a floral décoration, marked "J,P." ( John Penny), the back engraved with a coat-ofarms, 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. Im1er, double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass English 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.
