GAUDRON, Paris - Late 17th century - Lot 181

Lot n° 181
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1800 - 2000 EUR
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Result : 4 585EUR
GAUDRON, Paris - Late 17th century - Lot 181
GAUDRON, Paris - Late 17th century Gilt metal onion watch with single hand Hinged case, the middle decorated and chased with scrolls and foliage motifs, the back richly decorated with foliage and acanthus leaves, the dial with a single hand, finely hammered with enamel cartouches, Roman numerals, enamel minute track in a circle, decorated with stylized scrolls in the center, mechanical movement with key winding, spiral balance, regulating pawl, verge escapement, spindle and chain, signature on plate "Gaudron Paris". Diameter: 56 mm The work of Antoine I Gaudron (circa 1640-1710). He began his career in the Faubourg St. Germain guild, which merged with the City of Paris guild in 1675. He was a juror of this guild from June 1690 to June 1692. In 1698, he moved to Place Dauphine, Île de la Cité. He prospered, going into partnership with his sons e in 1698, buying Isaac Thuret's premises in 1708, before retiring from business in 1710.
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