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â Lepine Paris 1760 à Quatre couleurs 18k Gold verge escapement ¼ repetition
Estimated price for orientation: 3 897 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Features: 1/4 Repetition Dial Color: White Functions: 12-hour dial Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800 Watch case color: Gold Country/Region of Manufacture: France Material.: Gold Lepine: verge escapement Escapement Type: Spindle Inhibition Brand: No data Display Format: Analogue MPN: Does Not Apply Movement: Mechanical (Hand wound) EAN: Does not apply Watch case Form: Open Face
Lepine, Paris à 1760 à Quatre couleurs 18 k gold forget fusee ¼ repetition t. 1203
Almost as good as new double housing verge christophore pocket watch "à trois couleurs" with quarter of an hour Repeater.18Kt Rosé gold case. On the back of an oval-shaped Medailllion that shows a pair of musizierendes. The scene is framed by a Crown with floral garlands. The four-colour gold decorative completes on the edge with a scalloped edge. With floor Bell. The trigger for the repeater is located beyond the counterpart, mute places of the repeater at 7 o'clock, large outside hinge. Enamel dial, radial Roman numerals; Hours, Arabic minutes, stone-studded White Gold Louis-XVI hands. Movement: full plate movement, key lift, fire gilded, signed, chain/screw, 2 hammers, massive round pillar of work, three-arm brass balance wheel, very fine, floral engraved and embossed crafted balance bridge. Diameter 40mm. Weight 60 g. Works no. 6099, circa 1760 65. Jean Antoine Lépine was born in 1720 in Challex. After his training as the watchmaker, 1744 he went to Paris and worked in the workshop of André Charles Caron. Around 1750, Lépine developed the comma escapement. in 1762, he successfully completed his master exam and was appointed to the Royal Court clockmakers 1766 still under Louis XV.. He retained this title also under Louis XVI and under Napoleon. 1770 Lépine invented the Lépine calibre named after him: until then, the movements were equipped with full plate but Lépine with its construction unprecedented until then never revolutionized the pocket watch movement: the bridge way. Abraham Louis Breguet worked (learned) with Lépine when he came to Paris before he founded his own company. In the Breguet factory books cooperation has been documented since he bought raw works of Lépine. A FRENCH GOLD AND DIAMOND VERGE QUARTER REPEATING POCKET WATCH LEPINE A PARIS, CIRCA 1760 65 mint condition!
The white enamel dial, Roman Arabic numerals, outer minute track and white gold stone set Rococo hands, the applies fusée verge escapement with three arm balance wheel and foliate pierced bridge cock, the hours and quarters repeating by depressing the pendant, the four color gold case chased and engraved, the case reverse depicting a couple making music and reading. The watch is in very good, near mint condition, almost of no signe of use!
Size Diam 40 mm, weight 60 g,. Dial and movement signed, no. 6099. circa 1760 65 Jean Antoine Lépine ( 1720-1814) what born November 18 1720 in Challex, a small village near Geneva. After having worked at the establishment of Decrose, in the Grand Saconnex, Geneva the soundings. He arrived in Paris in 1744. He became a workman for André Charles Caron, "Horloger you ROI" and father of Beaumarchais. Hey Marshal his employer's daughter in 1756 and became Master in 1765. Hey what named watchmaker to the King "Horloger you ROI" (the same year. In 1766 he succeeded Caron, and appears on the list of Paris clockmaker of that year as: Jean-Antoine Lépine, Hger you Roy, rue Saint Denis, place Saint Eustache. In 1772, Lépine settled in the place Dauphine; in 1778- 1779, he moved to Quai de l' Horloge you Palais; to the rue of Fossés Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, near the Louvre in 1781; and finally to 12 place des Victoires, in 1789. probably since 1762 Hey what teacher of Abraham-Louis Breguet, to whom he had a business relationship over many years. In the Breguet, archives of many watches are recorded as delivered by Lépine. ABOUT ME The love of old things makes me work as an antique dealer for over twenty years. Originally come in Denmark to the world, I have long been found in Berlin center of my life.
Curiosity and the desire to expand my knowledge, leading to a lively exchange with collectors. Not least because of these contacts I buy constantly estates and collections and get so always beautiful old things.
Always on the lookout for small and large treasures, the quality and high craftsmanship of the individual pieces mean me this much. For over 10 years, I focus on trading on ebay. It is to me a quicker, more customer-friendly and uncomplicated flow particularly dear. My name is Carsten Berger and I am from Denmark. For the last 20 years I have been living in Berlin and dealing in antiques. For more than ten years now I concentrate Solely on selling online. I purchase estates and collections to acquire beautiful and rare articles. I guarantee did my items are as described. If not you will get a full refund. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me.
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Features: | 1/4 Repetition |
| Dial Color: | White | Functions: | 12-hour dial |
| Year of Manufacture: | Pre-1800 | Watch case color: | Gold |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | France | Material.: | Gold |
| Lepine: | verge escapement | Escapement Type: | Spindle Inhibition |
| Brand: | No data | Display Format: | Analogue |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Movement: | Mechanical (Hand wound) |
| EAN: | Does not apply | Watch case Form: | Open Face |
Lepine, Paris à 1760 à Quatre couleurs 18 k gold forget fusee ¼ repetition t. 1203
Almost as good as new double housing verge christophore pocket watch "à trois couleurs" with quarter of an hour Repeater.18Kt Rosé gold case. On the back of an oval-shaped Medailllion that shows a pair of musizierendes. The scene is framed by a Crown with floral garlands. The four-colour gold decorative completes on the edge with a scalloped edge. With floor Bell. The trigger for the repeater is located beyond the counterpart, mute places of the repeater at 7 o'clock, large outside hinge. Enamel dial, radial Roman numerals; Hours, Arabic minutes, stone-studded White Gold Louis-XVI hands. Movement: full plate movement, key lift, fire gilded, signed, chain/screw, 2 hammers, massive round pillar of work, three-arm brass balance wheel, very fine, floral engraved and embossed crafted balance bridge. Diameter 40mm. Weight 60 g. Works no. 6099, circa 1760 65. Jean Antoine Lépine was born in 1720 in Challex. After his training as the watchmaker, 1744 he went to Paris and worked in the workshop of André Charles Caron. Around 1750, Lépine developed the comma escapement. in 1762, he successfully completed his master exam and was appointed to the Royal Court clockmakers 1766 still under Louis XV.. He retained this title also under Louis XVI and under Napoleon. 1770 Lépine invented the Lépine calibre named after him: until then, the movements were equipped with full plate but Lépine with its construction unprecedented until then never revolutionized the pocket watch movement: the bridge way. Abraham Louis Breguet worked (learned) with Lépine when he came to Paris before he founded his own company. In the Breguet factory books cooperation has been documented since he bought raw works of Lépine. A FRENCH GOLD AND DIAMOND VERGE QUARTER REPEATING POCKET WATCH LEPINE A PARIS, CIRCA 1760 65 mint condition!
The white enamel dial, Roman Arabic numerals, outer minute track and white gold stone set Rococo hands, the applies fusée verge escapement with three arm balance wheel and foliate pierced bridge cock, the hours and quarters repeating by depressing the pendant, the four color gold case chased and engraved, the case reverse depicting a couple making music and reading. The watch is in very good, near mint condition, almost of no signe of use!
Size Diam 40 mm, weight 60 g,. Dial and movement signed, no. 6099. circa 1760 65 Jean Antoine Lépine ( 1720-1814) what born November 18 1720 in Challex, a small village near Geneva. After having worked at the establishment of Decrose, in the Grand Saconnex, Geneva the soundings. He arrived in Paris in 1744. He became a workman for André Charles Caron, "Horloger you ROI" and father of Beaumarchais. Hey Marshal his employer's daughter in 1756 and became Master in 1765. Hey what named watchmaker to the King "Horloger you ROI" (the same year. In 1766 he succeeded Caron, and appears on the list of Paris clockmaker of that year as: Jean-Antoine Lépine, Hger you Roy, rue Saint Denis, place Saint Eustache. In 1772, Lépine settled in the place Dauphine; in 1778- 1779, he moved to Quai de l' Horloge you Palais; to the rue of Fossés Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, near the Louvre in 1781; and finally to 12 place des Victoires, in 1789. probably since 1762 Hey what teacher of Abraham-Louis Breguet, to whom he had a business relationship over many years. In the Breguet, archives of many watches are recorded as delivered by Lépine. ABOUT ME The love of old things makes me work as an antique dealer for over twenty years. Originally come in Denmark to the world, I have long been found in Berlin center of my life.
Curiosity and the desire to expand my knowledge, leading to a lively exchange with collectors. Not least because of these contacts I buy constantly estates and collections and get so always beautiful old things.
Always on the lookout for small and large treasures, the quality and high craftsmanship of the individual pieces mean me this much. For over 10 years, I focus on trading on ebay. It is to me a quicker, more customer-friendly and uncomplicated flow particularly dear.
My name is Carsten Berger and I am from Denmark. For the last 20 years I have been living in Berlin and dealing in antiques. For more than ten years now I concentrate Solely on selling online. I purchase estates and collections to acquire beautiful and rare articles. I guarantee did my items are as described. If not you will get a full refund. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me.
Almost as good as new double housing verge christophore pocket watch "à trois couleurs" with quarter of an hour Repeater.18Kt Rosé gold case. On the back of an oval-shaped Medailllion that shows a pair of musizierendes. The scene is framed by a Crown with floral garlands. The four-colour gold decorative completes on the edge with a scalloped edge. With floor Bell. The trigger for the repeater is located beyond the counterpart, mute places of the repeater at 7 o'clock, large outside hinge. Enamel dial, radial Roman numerals; Hours, Arabic minutes, stone-studded White Gold Louis-XVI hands. Movement: full plate movement, key lift, fire gilded, signed, chain/screw, 2 hammers, massive round pillar of work, three-arm brass balance wheel, very fine, floral engraved and embossed crafted balance bridge. Diameter 40mm. Weight 60 g. Works no. 6099, circa 1760 65. Jean Antoine Lépine was born in 1720 in Challex. After his training as the watchmaker, 1744 he went to Paris and worked in the workshop of André Charles Caron. Around 1750, Lépine developed the comma escapement. in 1762, he successfully completed his master exam and was appointed to the Royal Court clockmakers 1766 still under Louis XV.. He retained this title also under Louis XVI and under Napoleon. 1770 Lépine invented the Lépine calibre named after him: until then, the movements were equipped with full plate but Lépine with its construction unprecedented until then never revolutionized the pocket watch movement: the bridge way. Abraham Louis Breguet worked (learned) with Lépine when he came to Paris before he founded his own company. In the Breguet factory books cooperation has been documented since he bought raw works of Lépine. A FRENCH GOLD AND DIAMOND VERGE QUARTER REPEATING POCKET WATCH LEPINE A PARIS, CIRCA 1760 65 mint condition!
The white enamel dial, Roman Arabic numerals, outer minute track and white gold stone set Rococo hands, the applies fusée verge escapement with three arm balance wheel and foliate pierced bridge cock, the hours and quarters repeating by depressing the pendant, the four color gold case chased and engraved, the case reverse depicting a couple making music and reading. The watch is in very good, near mint condition, almost of no signe of use!
Size Diam 40 mm, weight 60 g,. Dial and movement signed, no. 6099. circa 1760 65 Jean Antoine Lépine ( 1720-1814) what born November 18 1720 in Challex, a small village near Geneva. After having worked at the establishment of Decrose, in the Grand Saconnex, Geneva the soundings. He arrived in Paris in 1744. He became a workman for André Charles Caron, "Horloger you ROI" and father of Beaumarchais. Hey Marshal his employer's daughter in 1756 and became Master in 1765. Hey what named watchmaker to the King "Horloger you ROI" (the same year. In 1766 he succeeded Caron, and appears on the list of Paris clockmaker of that year as: Jean-Antoine Lépine, Hger you Roy, rue Saint Denis, place Saint Eustache. In 1772, Lépine settled in the place Dauphine; in 1778- 1779, he moved to Quai de l' Horloge you Palais; to the rue of Fossés Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, near the Louvre in 1781; and finally to 12 place des Victoires, in 1789. probably since 1762 Hey what teacher of Abraham-Louis Breguet, to whom he had a business relationship over many years. In the Breguet, archives of many watches are recorded as delivered by Lépine. ABOUT ME The love of old things makes me work as an antique dealer for over twenty years. Originally come in Denmark to the world, I have long been found in Berlin center of my life.
Curiosity and the desire to expand my knowledge, leading to a lively exchange with collectors. Not least because of these contacts I buy constantly estates and collections and get so always beautiful old things.
Always on the lookout for small and large treasures, the quality and high craftsmanship of the individual pieces mean me this much. For over 10 years, I focus on trading on ebay. It is to me a quicker, more customer-friendly and uncomplicated flow particularly dear.