A VERY FINE DANIEL DE ST. LEU GOLD PAIR CASE TWO TRAIN QUARTER STRIKING WATCH, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET
Description: A VERY FINE DANIEL DE ST. LEU GOLD PAIR CASE TWO TRAIN QUARTER STRIKING WATCH, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET
Gilt fullplate movement with a dual fusee two-train verge escapement, finely engraved balance cock. Movement strikes on the quarter, half-hour and hour. The engraved fullplate signed 'Dan De St Leu Watch Ma.r to her Majesty London'. Gilt cap dust cover also signed the same. The face with white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, signed George Prior London. The inner pair case finely engraved and pierced to edges and rear. A silence/strike lever in the bezel. The outer pair case in tortoiseshell with large gilt piercings and raised circular decorative elements. An intricately painted scene of a ship setting sail verso, with floral motifs to edges.
Diameter: 60mm
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
OTHER NOTES:
Daniel de St. Leu (active 1753-1797) was of Swiss origin. He is known to have manufactured some of the finest watches in the 18th Century, becoming Watchmaker to Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III in 1765. All watches following his appointment bear reference to his title.
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Description: A VERY FINE DANIEL DE ST. LEU GOLD PAIR CASE TWO TRAIN QUARTER STRIKING WATCH, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET
Gilt fullplate movement with a dual fusee two-train verge escapement, finely engraved balance cock. Movement strikes on the quarter, half-hour and hour. The engraved fullplate signed 'Dan De St Leu Watch Ma.r to her Majesty London'. Gilt cap dust cover also signed the same. The face with white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, signed George Prior London. The inner pair case finely engraved and pierced to edges and rear. A silence/strike lever in the bezel. The outer pair case in tortoiseshell with large gilt piercings and raised circular decorative elements. An intricately painted scene of a ship setting sail verso, with floral motifs to edges.
Diameter: 60mm
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
OTHER NOTES:
Daniel de St. Leu (active 1753-1797) was of Swiss origin. He is known to have manufactured some of the finest watches in the 18th Century, becoming Watchmaker to Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III in 1765. All watches following his appointment bear reference to his title.
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