25,300 HKD
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks. Three body, Empire with reeded band and polished back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. Small white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "scoties" hands. White enamel dial plate with applied automaton Jacks striking hours and quarters on two bells. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 59 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-06-03