Petit cartel en bronze doré d’époque Louis XV, la caisse signée S. GERMAIN, le cadran et le mouvement signés Le Noir / A Paris

le cadran en émail ceint dans une caisse cintrée et ajourée en partie basse 

Ancienne collection Jacques Dubreuil, Paris

The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. There was a protecting panel (bronze or glass) at the reverse of the bottom. Quality of the chasing and the gilding is consistent with the work of Saint Germain. The mechanism : Dial is in good condition but is loose in the case. Bell striking movement with star-cut and numbered outside count wheel, tic-tac escapement with silk suspension, sign on the backplate Etienne Le Noir A Paris; it is complete and just running at time of cataloguing but needs a clean and service. A small glass missing under the dial. No pendulum, no winder.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Etienne Lenoir, horloger reçu maître en 1743

Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain
Elu maître fondeur en terre et en sable le 15 juillet 1748, Saint-Germain (1719-1791) jouissait du privilège de l’ouvrier libre, qui lui permettait d’être aussi bien bronzier qu’ébéniste. Il fournissait des caisses de pendules aux meilleurs horlogers de son époque : Etienne Lenoir, Julien Le Roy et Jean-Philippe Gosselin. Saint-Germain était aussi célèbre à son époque pour son cabinet de curiosités et sa passion pour la botanique, thèmes que l’on retrouve dans sa production.