9,200 CHF
An Allegory of Moral StrengthGregson A Paris, circa 1795. Fine and elegant thin 18 ct. gold and enamel watch. 48.7 mm o, hinged, gilt brass 3/4 plate, integrated ring on the dial plate which makes the movement thin while also protecting it from dust, fusee and chain for the going train, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued-steel balance spring, two-footed continental cock pierced and engraved with six symmetrical tulips.Signed on movement and dial.Diam. 55 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, pages 176-177. Notes Gregson JeanThis watch was in all likelihood made by Jean Gregson. Of British origin, he was watchmaker to the King. Gregson must have been considered as one of the best by his contemporaries. Since he was chosen in 1786 to be a member of the Royal Clock Manufactory commission. Only three other watchmakers were on the commission: Breguet, Berthoud and Lepaute.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31
