Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 110

Martin-Martine ?Breguet et fils?, Swiss, circa 1815. Fine silver, half skeletonized quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, engine-turned with reeded band, hinged gilt cuvette, the back centered with engraved spray of flowers. D. Small white enamel, Breguet numerals. Blued steel ?Spade? hands. ?Martin-Martine? type varicolored chased gold Jacks, on each side of the dial over the polished steel repeating work set over the frosted and gilt chased front plate, striking the hours and quarters on two bells. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant.Dial, cuvette and movement signed.Diam. 58 mm.