12,075 CHF
Swiss, circa 1810. Fine and 18K gold and, quarter repeating musical watch. Three body, Empire with reeded band, the back engine-turned in a sunburst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. Gilt brass engine-turned with Breguet numerals on the polished chapter ring. Gilt brass with free standing barrels, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Musical train with fly regulator, pin cylinder and still comb of 34 teeth covered by a gilt brass plate engraved with a musical score. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Diam. 59 mm. Notes These type of musical movements were usually produced in Geneva by Chaponuiere.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1998-10-31
