8 Dec 2011
13:00 EST
New York
Fine Watches, Wristwatches, and Clocks including Property from a Distinguished Collection
Back to auction 19422
Fine Watches, Wristwatches, and Clocks including Property from a Distinguished Collection
Back to auction 19422
Blanc père & fils, Geneva. An enameled gold quarter repeating pair case verge watch
No. 8656, circa 1780
Gilt full plate fusee movement with scroll pierced cock set with diamond endstone, repeating on bell by depressing pendant, signed gilt dust cap, signed white enamel dial with roman chapters and arabic minute numerals, scroll hands set with paste, the band of the inner case pierced and engraved with vines, the outer case with enameled bezel set with brilliants, the back with portrait of a lady within a border of brilliants and enamel surround. 41.5mm
Gilt full plate fusee movement with scroll pierced cock set with diamond endstone, repeating on bell by depressing pendant, signed gilt dust cap, signed white enamel dial with roman chapters and arabic minute numerals, scroll hands set with paste, the band of the inner case pierced and engraved with vines, the outer case with enameled bezel set with brilliants, the back with portrait of a lady within a border of brilliants and enamel surround. 41.5mm
Sold for
US$ 3,125
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Jean Le Blanc and his son, Vincent Augustin, in partnership 1770 1790.
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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