9,000 CHF
Cleopatra and Octavian Cabrier, London, the case by George Michael Moser. Made circa 1765. Very fine and very rare, quarter-repeating, 22K gold repoussé pair-cased pocket watch with a toc feature and gilt brass and shagreen outer protective case. Outer: two-body, gilt metal and shagreen. Second: two-body, repoussé, very finely chased with a scene of Cleopatra and Octavian, scroll border and with four outer shell cartouches, pierced scrollwork between, the bezel decorated to match. Inner: Two-body, “bassine” by AN (master mark), deep back, the band finely pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and a grotesque mask. Silver dust cap. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with large five-minute Arabic numerals. Blued steel scroll hands. 32 mm, gilt full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with streamers, blued steel endplate, finely pierced and chased backplate furniture, silver regulation dial, lever for full repeat or a toc in the bezel. Movement signed, outer repoussé gold case signed “M” for George Michael Moser. Diam. 47 mm, 55 mm with outer case. Notes Provenance : Christie’s Geneva, May 16, 1990, lot 229. George Michael Moser (1704-1783) Born in Schaffhausen, he was a famous embosser, goldsmith, enameler, and teacher of drawing to King George III. He made the first great seal of George III, as well as many elaborate watch cases, am
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-03-29
