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Lot Closed
December 5, 02:45 PM GMT
Estimate
2,600 - 3,600 GBP
Lot Details
Description
ROBIN A PARIS
GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET WATCH WITH CHATELAINE,
CIRCA 1790
Dial: white enamel, signed Robin A Paris
Movement: gilt, full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance bridge
Case: gold with pearl-set bezels, polychrome enamel scene to the back depicting classical female figure seated by a stream with a male figure behind
Dimensions: 54mm diameter
Accessories: associated gold and enamel chatelaine
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This open faced watch was made by the well-known French clock and watch maker, Robert Robin (1741-1799), who included Marie-Antoinette within his clientele. Richly decorated pocket watches and chatelaines were typical for that time.
One of Robin's other notable achievements was creating a watch escapement that bears his name.