48,300 HKD
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with automaton Jacks. Double body, Empire, polished back, reeded band, spring-loaded hinged gilt brass cuvette. Small, set in the center, white enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel "diamond" hands. The dial is set with applied multicolored gold cherubuin and classical dressed lady striking hours and quarters on two bells. Gilt fully engraved brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt, unusual skeletonized steel cock.Diam. 55mm
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-06-08