J.F Bautte à Genève Pocket watch with striking mechanism 19th century Case and inner cover in 750 thousandths yellow gold signed and numbered 53526 On the back, the Garnier des Garets family coat of arms with the motto "Contre Fortune, Bon Coeur". Enamelled dial with Roman numerals, Breguet hands Hand-wound mechanical movement, quarter repeater Diameter: approx. 51mm In working order at time of appraisal Gross weight: 85.22gr

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.