1,216,250 JPY
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine anci rare 18 ct. pink gold three "jack" quarterrepeating carillon watch. Three body, massive, "demi bassine" engine-turned with reeded band. Sprung gilt cuvette. Central white enamel chapter-ring, with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel "cerfsvolants" hands. Flanked by vari-coloured gilt "jacks" in classical costume with a cherub "jack" below. GiIt brass full plate, with engraved border, fusée with chain, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm copper balance, engraved continental cock with marquasite end stone. Polished under dial repeating work striking on three gongs by depressing the pendant. In excellent condition. Diam. 57mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1990-12-15
