3,910 CHF
Swiss, circa 1820. Fine silver quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks. Three body, Empire with ribbed band, gold plated rims and engine-turned back. Eccentric silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. Silver engine-turned dial plate with applied four coloured gold "Martin-Martine" type automaton Jacks 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 continentacock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 58 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-10-23
