Sold for:
5,290 CHF
5,290 CHF
Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks. Three-body, Empire with reeded band, engine-turned back. Gilded spring-loaded cuvette. Small white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Blue enameled dial plate with applied multicolored gilded silver automaton Jacks of Martin - Martine type, striking hours and quarters on two bells. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with rose-cut diamond end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 55 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-10-15
