34,500 HKD
Lepine a Paris, circa 1830. Fine and unusual 18K gold, quarter-repeating center-seconds watch with visible works and date. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned, gilt hinged cuvette. 45 mm., gilt, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, flat balance spring, entire escapement jeweled, repeating works set on the back plate with unusual additional rack for the quarter rack, standing barrel.Signed on dial and case.Diam. 53 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-06-08