13,800 CHF
B. Poitevin No. 39693, Swiss, made for Favre Leuba & Co., Bombay & Calcutta, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold gem-set hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", satine finished, a diamond, ruby and emerald set Royal crown applied on the cover with a diamond set signature, a ruby and diamond set monogram, applied on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. Glazed 18-, nickel plated plated, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1993-04-25
