June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
Rare 18K Pink Gold Esquivillon & Dechoudens, Grand Sonnerie Open Face Clock Watch with Repeater and Key. Stamped inside with faint marks. The first one is a shield with "A.2", the second is a very partial mark from which only "E" is legible, the third is "1839" inside of an oval. Grand Sonnerie automatically chimes full hours and half hours only and can be silenced by lever switch under front cover, between 1 and 2 o'clock. Repeater function can be activated on demand by pressing button under bow and chimes hours only. Includes a steel #6 key. Repeater and Sonnerie have been tested and are working properly. Beveled crystal with a few light scratches. Very light scratches only present to case, otherwise in excellent condition.
Condition: (Excellent).
Case Material
18K Pink Gold, Unmarked.
Case Type
Open Face, Engine Turned.
Dial
White Enamel, with Two Winding Escutcheons.
Hands
Blued Steel Breguet.
Movement
Key-Wind Key-Set, Verge, with Hinged Dust Cover, Signed.
Complications
Grand Sonnerie Clock Watch with Hour Repeater.
Signed
"Esquivillon & Dechoudens" Dial and Dust Cover.
Gross Weight
132.9 grams, Excluding Key.
Condition
Excellent Working Order.