8,050 CHF
Father Time and Youth. Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and rare 18K gold striking Jacks automaton quarter-repeating watch. Four-body, "Empire", polished, fluted band, gilt hinged cuvette. Small white enamel set below with Breguet numerals and outer minute track. Gold "ogival" hands. Whole set on gold engine turned plate with automated gold and silver Jacks - Father Time striking the hours and a youth joining him to strike the quarters.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-06-14