French, H.ger De S.a.r. Monsieur, A Rare Louis Xvi Yellow Gold Double-dialled Verge Pocket Watch - May 30, 2024 | Christie's In Geneva
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FRENCH, H.GER de S.A.R. MONSIEUR, A RARE LOUIS XVI YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE-DIALLED VERGE POCKET WATCH

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FRENCH, H.GER de S.A.R. MONSIEUR, A RARE LOUIS XVI YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE-DIALLED VERGE POCKET WATCH
FRENCH, H.GER de S.A.R. MONSIEUR, A RARE LOUIS XVI YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE-DIALLED VERGE POCKET WATCH
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FRENCH, H.GER de S.A.R. MONSIEUR, A RARE LOUIS XVI YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE-DIALLED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH TRIPLE DATE CALENDAR



Details

CIRCA: 1780s
CASE MATERIAL: Yellow gold
CASE DIAMETER: 39 mm.
DIAL: White enamel
MOVEMENT: Manual, key-wound
FUNCTIONS: Triple calendar
BOX: No
PAPERS: No


Lot Essay

The inscription on the calendar dial “H.ger de S.A.R. Monsieur” refers to Louis XVIII (1755-1824) who was King of France from April 1814 to March 1815 and again from July 1815 to September 1824. As the brother of Louis XVI he was known simply as ‘Monsieur’ during the King’s lifetime. He became king with the Bourbon Restoration of the monarchy after the overthrow of Napoleon I.
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FRENCH, H.GER de S.A.R. MONSIEUR, A RARE LOUIS XVI YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE-DIALLED VERGE POCKET WATCH

Estimate CHF 2,000 - CHF 4,000
Starting Price CHF 1,000
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