The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 61

Thuillier à Genève, circa 1770.Fine 20K gold marcassite-set half skeleton watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI with glazed back, the marcassite-set bezels engraved with formal decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Marcassite-set Louis XVI hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, the fully skeletonized back plate applied with a fine marcassite-set foliage decoration including a Royal crown.Signed on the dial.Diam. 40 mm.