6,900 CHF
Swiss, circa 1780. Fine 18K gold, double-face astronomical watch with calendar, phases of the moon, and day-and-night indication. Three-body, by "CPM", "Empire", glazed on both sides, reeded band. Eccentric, small enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2 o’clock, set in silver plate with aperture for day and night indication at the top and regulating sector to the left. Brass half-crescent hands. Reverse: four subsidiary enamel dials for days of the week, date, months, phases of the moon aperture, set on a silver engine-turned plate. 45 mm (20’’’), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, double-footed simple cock.Diam. 53 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-04-24