Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 403
Lepaute A. Paris, No. 1744, 9/6, made in 1796. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.
HKD 27,000 - 30,000
USD 3,500 - 4,000
C. Double body, polished, by Amy Gros (Master marks) with Paris hallmarks for 1789. D. White enamel with gilt Breguet numerals (slightly chipped on the winding hole border). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Striking on two wide polished steel gongs by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dial, dust cap and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
