Jaquet-Droz

Jaquet-Droz, (Geneva), circa 1785. Fine 18ct. gold and enamel, pearl and rubyset, center seconds watch. Three body, the band engraved with ribbons, the bezels set with alternate split-pearls and rubies, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning ( restored). White enamel with Romand numerals, outer minute and seconds rings. Pierced gold poker hands and blued steel center seconds. GiIt brass, full plate, partly engraved, with raised barrel cover, countersunk cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance and flat balance spring. Pierced continental sytle cock. 1n good condition. Diam. 50 mm.