#215 • Olivier Quartier, rare Omskirk escapement, 51mm

Part of 261105 - "W for Watches" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - October 29 - November 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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EPW - Olivier Quartier, Locle en Suisse, rare Omskirk escapement, variation of DeBauffre chaff-cutter escapement, going barrel wound clockwise from rear, 51mm, silver OF original case, cream colored enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), Omskirk escapement with double escape wheels traveling to either side of table mounted on staff, gilt mvt with engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#3217. Olivier Quartier is one of the few makers to have produced such an escapement, though the majority of his watches were simple verges. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, will tick briefly with a twist, fair cosmetic mvt condition overall, prominent scratches and rub crossing barrel bridge, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches elsewhere; dial with scattered hls, small circular fracture below right side of signature, flaking tight along edge between 2:30 and 3:30; fine hands with some areas of oxide; case shows light wear, a moderate patina, scattered dings and scratches to rear; tight bow; domed glass crystal with sloppy glue excess at its seat. Estimate: $400 - $800 JH-81734