A FRENCH LOUIS XV GOLD POCKET WATCH

Estimated Value:

800 € - 1.200 €

Schätzpreis:

1.600 €

Description:

probably Paris, Pierre Prévost, mid 18th century
D. 5,2 cm
18kt yellow gold. Two fire-gilt repoussé and tortoise-shell outer cases, Fire-gilt movement with verge escapement, chain and high fusee, finely a-jour sawn and shell decorated verge bridge, inscribed Pierre Prévost, key winding. Gold-plated dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes in cartouches, also inscribed PIERRE PREVOST. Gold case marked TPA. Case repaired, key lost. Weight 86.6g. Movement not checked.
Siegfried Claßen Collection, Cologne.
Lempertz, Cologne, Auction 18.11.201, Lot 275.

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