BERAIL in Carcassonne Late 18th century Gilt... Lot 32

BERAIL in Carcassonne Late 18th century Gilt metal watch with striking. Hinged case, bezel set with Rhinestones, the back with two medallions in polychrome enamel, presumed portraits of Louis XVII and Marie Therese, the two children of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic for the minutes, minute track. Movement has cock, escapement with rod, fusee and chain, adjustment disc advance and delay, bell ringing, signature on the plate (visible transformations). With a protective case in shagreen. Provenance. Sale 1981, Hôtel des ventes de Lyon, described at the time as having been offered to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Literature. Watch on the cover of Robert AUBERSON's book "Les cotes de l'horlogerie ancienne de la Renaissance a 1930", l'Art du Temps, 1981, 264 pages. (Functioning not guaranteed) Diam. 44 mm The sales catalog and the book are attached. Lot appraised by Cabinet Emeric Stephen PORTIER - +33 1 47 70 89 82 - experts@esportier.com Assisted by Ader Watches, expert SFEP, 10 Place Vendôme, 75001 PARIS