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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 153

Bury a Paris, circa 1690. "The Triumph of Galatea" Fine gilt-brass Louis XIV oignon with single hand.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

C. Double body oignon, engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage, the back chased with a mythological scene depicting Galatea scatted on her chariot designed as a cockle-shell drawn by dolphins, accompanied by Triton blowing a conch horn; above the head of Galatea, an arch of drapery symbolising the Roman spirit of the an and Amoretti flying and aiming arrows at her. D. Gilt-brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Blued-steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, fine giltbrass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and centred with the head of a warrior. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 51 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 10

Patinated

Movement: *2

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 22-52

Later original

Reprinted by the manufacture