The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
Breguet à Paris, Swiss, circa 1815.Fine and unusual silver "Adam and Eve" automaton watch.
C. Double body, Empire, polished with ribbed band. D. Enamel small eccentric with Breguet numerals, the surrounding fully decorated with a fine painted scene featuring the Paradise with several animals. Glazed aperture above the dial with the serpent revolving around a small painted scene featuring Adam and Eve. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cok with polished steel end-piece.Apocryphal signature on the back plate.Diam. 54 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 |
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Dial: 4 - 04 |