97th Auction

2018/5/12

Lot 241

Moulinier Frères & Cie à Genève", 44 mm, 54 g, circa 1840
A remarkable Geneva quarter repeating pocket watch studded with cut emeralds
Case: 18k gold, emeralds. Dial: two-tone gilt, engine-turned centre. Movm.: bridge movement, keywind, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, going barrel, cylinder escapement, ring balance.
The surface of this charming pocket watch has been decorated with applied gold wire tendrils, chased red gold acanthus leaves and beautiful emeralds on sable ground. A chased garland of three-colour gold leaves and flowers surrounds the exquisite dial. The quarter repeater is activated by pulling the crown, giving it a quarter-turn and then pressing the pendant.
The name "Moulinie" traces back to a company Moulinier & Bautte that produced pocket watch cases in Geneva during the last decade of the 18th century (1793-1802). From 1804 on the company - who now traded as "Moulinier, Bautte und Cie" - produced watches and was known for its high quality timekeepers from 1808 until 1821. The partners separated in 1826; Bautte founded "Bautte & Moynier" and Moulinier conducted his business as "Moulinier Aine & Cie.", which changed into "Moulinier Frères & Cie" after 1840.

estimated
8.50012.000 €
Price realized
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