#380 • Nicolas Fortin, quarter repeater oignon style verge fusee, 59mm

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $950.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - Fortin a Paris, quarter-hour repeater oignon style verge fusee, 59mm, silver OF original case with rear pierced for sound transmission, ornate engraving detail to bezel and rear perimeter, button on case edge at 11 to mute repeat tone, restored white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled balance cock with basket at center and birds of prey at perimeter, no visible s#. A rare oignon style quarter repeater, this watch strikes its hours and its quarter-hours each as a single tap, though with an ample pause between to allow easy differentiation. Nicolas Fortin of Paris was active in the latter part of the 17th century and early part of the 18th century, and was father to noted clockmaker Augustin Fortin. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, frequently with good repeat function and tone but occasionally with repeat tone muffled, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some haze to portions of plates, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; dial with soft enameled restoration throughout right side perimeter and with full dial surface reglazed, some scattered surface flaws including a surface fracture at right perimeter; excellent hands; case shows light wear, an attractive moderate patina, numerous scattered dings and mild dents to rear, good engraving detail, bezel leaving some gap to rear along right side when closed; bow pivots freely; good domed glass bull's-eye crystal. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500 JH-80723