Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 390
PAUL GARNIER MINIATURE QUARTER-REPEATER MADE FOR HENRY SEYMOUR GOLD Paul Garnier, Horloger du Roi, No. 497. Made circa 1840. Fine and very rare, miniature 18K gold quarter repeating watch with the crest of the Dukes of Somerset.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 3,750
Four-body with ribbed band, the bezels, back engraved initials, the front with engraved crest. Gold cuvette. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold breguet hands. Gilt brass, 4 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, counterpoised lever and parachute, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
Signed on the cuvette.
DIAM. 32 mm.
Bearing the crest of
HENRY DANBY SEYMOUR
(1820-1877), this is an example
of an extremely rare and
well made quarter-repeater in
a miniature size (32mm.diameter)
made in a style similar to
BREGUET.