Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
LOT 287
Guillaume Gille A Paris, circa 1760. Fine brass and polychrom horn veneered and gilt bronze hour and half hour striking "Louis XV" cartel with a matching bracket.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
Shaped, cabinet veneered overall with brass and fine flowers made of multicoloured horn, gilt bronze " rocaille" decoration. White enamel 13 piece dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. Brass rectangular movement with turned pillars, going barrels, verge escapement, the pendulum with a silk suspension. Striking on a bell with the count wheel on the back plate. In good condition. Dim.: 140 x 50 x25 cm. with the bracket.
