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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 42
Samuel Whichcote, London, No. 614, with London hallmarks for 1733. Very fine 22 ct. gold pair cased, quarter repeating watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and repoussé with floral and foliage decoration, the back repoussé with a mythological scene, outer putti representing the Four Seasons and pierced foliage decoration. Inner double body, bassine, marked "LW. ", the band pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage decoration. D. Gold champlevé with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel " poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask, diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Silver dust cap. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
