Bidspirit auction | (286) CASTANIER À GENÈVE, SMALL

(286) CASTANIER À GENÈVE, SMALL ENAMELED GOLD WATCH, QUARTER REPEATER, CIRCA 1760 - Gold case, enameled back depicting a reading couple, surrounded by a blue enameled circle on a guilloché ground, painted and paillonné enamel with floral decoration. Outer circle engraved with small enameled flowers, central part and bezel engraved. Large Louis XV hinge, long pendant with pusher for the repetition, oval ring. Gilt brass movement blank, plate signed ”Castanier à Genève No. 240”. Verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, engraved silver regulating rosette, brass hands, quarter repetition on bell, winding and hand-setting with keys, chain and fusee. D: 41.7 mm, H: 19.5 mm, 62g In 2004, Prof. Curtit wrote in his expertise: Example in perfect state of preservation and function. Since then, the watch has been displayed in a showcase. SHIPPING TO THE USA IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO HIGH CUSTOMS FEES. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS AUCTION.