12-01-201212-01-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
December 1, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Daniel De St. Leu Gilt-case Quarter-striking Clock Watch

Sell one like this
$1,920$1,600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Daniel De St. Leu Gilt-case Quarter-striking Clock Watch, London, c. 1775, no. 4008, the porcelain dial with Turkish numerals marked De St. Leu/London, pierced gilt-brass case with bell mounted under back lid, chain fusee verge quarter-striking movement marked Dan De St. Leu/Watchmaker to her Majesty/London/4008, with pierced balance and engraved foot, dia. 55 mm.
Estimate $300-500

Lacking outer case, lacking hands, dividing wheels, fusee chain, rusty steel components, watch needs total restoration.

Keywords

London, Dan De St. Leu, Watchmaker, fusee chain, rusty steel components