Various Makers

Property from the Masterworks of Time Collection

Various Makers

French

Two quarter repeating verge watches one repeating on a bell, the other à toc

Late 18th Century

• First: gilt full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved balance bridge, repeating on a bell to the inside back, signed Gilbert, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, paste-set filigree hands, gold case, back with vari-colour scene depicting a dog and birds around a pedestal, outer garlands, pendant with French control marks

• Second: unsigned gilt full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved balance bridge, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, bearing later signature Frisart a Paris, yellow metal case, the back with raised vari-colour enamel painted basket of produce with tools, outer flower garlands, case back numbered 95 and with maker's stamp IPC beneath a crown

diameters: 39mm, 46mm