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Lot 6

J. BATTE BAILLON A PARIS A TRI-COLOUR GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET QUARTER REPEATING VERGE WATCH FRENCH THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY



Dial: white enamel, Roman chapters, rose-cut diamond half hour markers, Arabic minute ring, winding aperture at 2, Louis XV style diamond-set hands
Movement: gilt full plate, fusee, cylindrical pillars, repeating on bell by depressing diamond-set pendant, switch in bezel, no. 5234
Case: chased and engraved consular, with tri-colour foliate Japonisme inspired decoration, repeat activated via the diamond-set stem
Dimensions: 45mm diameter, 94.6 grams
Signed: movement signed J. Batte Baillon a Paris


Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

Sold for $5,250

dial: good, minor chips at winding hole and faint hairlines at VI
hands, glass: good, minimal signs of ageing
case: light surface scratches, well defined and masterful engraved decorations, diamond-set pendant, light signs of wear commensurate to age and normal use
movement: balance not broken but not working, repeat erratic and will require service at buyer's discretion
Please note that Leonard Joel does not guarantee the future working of movements
overall condition: good



The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Timepieces

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8807
4:00pm - 16 March 2026
Hawthorn

VIEWING
ADE: Tues 3 Mar, 12 - 6pm, 429 Pulteney St, Adelaide
SYD: Fri 6 - Sun 8 Mar, 11am - 5pm, The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street,
Woollahra
MEL: Fri 13 - Sun 15 Mar, 11am - 5pm, 2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn

CONTACT
Patricia Kontos
patricia.kontos@leonardjoel.com.au


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