English tri coloured gold repeating clockwatch Circa 1790
- Kenmerk
- SA0957
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Estimate
- € 12.000 - 20.000
- Price sold
- € 18.000
Multicoloured gold verge made for the Turkish market
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An English tri coloured gold pair cased quarter repeating clockwatch made for the Turkish market, circa 1790. The engraved gilt full plate movement with a verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone and twin barrels. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals and decorative gold hands. An inner case with a pierced and engraved band, the outer case with engraved high relief tri colour gold decoration on the back and a central engraved military motif, the front bezel and bow are decorated to match. Dial signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Dan De St. Leu London
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Daniel De St. Leu was a Genevan of origin. As a watchmaker, he worked in Geneva and London. De St. Leu was listed in London from 1753 until 1797.
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An English tri coloured gold pair cased quarter repeating clockwatch made for the Turkish market, circa 1790. The engraved gilt full plate movement with a verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone and twin barrels. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals and decorative gold hands. An inner case with a pierced and engraved band, the outer case with engraved high relief tri colour gold decoration on the back and a central engraved military motif, the front bezel and bow are decorated to match. Dial signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Dan De St. Leu London
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Daniel De St. Leu was a Genevan of origin. As a watchmaker, he worked in Geneva and London. De St. Leu was listed in London from 1753 until 1797.
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He manufactured some of the most exquisite and elaborate watches of the 18th century. Gaining royal favour, he was appointed watchmaker to Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, in 1765, a title he held for the rest of his life, since all his watches after this date are either signed ‘Sevt. to her Majesty’ or ‘Watch Maker to her Majesty’.
He manufactured some of the most exquisite and elaborate watches of the 18th century. Gaining royal favour, he was appointed watchmaker to Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, in 1765, a title he held for the rest of his life, since all his watches after this date are either signed ‘Sevt. to her Majesty’ or ‘Watch Maker to her Majesty’.
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He crafted movements of superior quality and specialized in making watches for affluent Ottoman clients, who requested their watches to be as pieces of jewellery, preferably in lavish decorated gold cases and set with precious stones. In the 18th century, the export of English watches to the Ottoman Empire was conducted on a large scale.
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In his book ‘A New Dictionary of Trade and Commerce’ from 1756, Richard Rolt states that “Great quantities of watches are exported to Asia, particularly to Turkey, where they serve more for ornaments like pictures in rooms, than for use in pockets.”
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In his book ‘A New Dictionary of Trade and Commerce’ from 1756, Richard Rolt states that “Great quantities of watches are exported to Asia, particularly to Turkey, where they serve more for ornaments like pictures in rooms, than for use in pockets.”
Signed: Daniel De St. Leu
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