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A very fine Daniel de St. Leu gold pair case two train quarter…
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Sydney
Date:
7-Dec-2020
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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: 60 mm. 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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