Geneva, Nov 07, 2021
LOT 285
THE BATTLE OF ARCOLA WITH WANDERING AUTOMATA
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 25,300 - 42,200 / USD 3,300 - 5,500 / EUR 2,800 - 4,700
Sold: CHF 6,250
Very interesting and large, silver pair-cased automaton pocket watch, specially made to commemorate the victory of Napoleon at the battle of Arcola. Painting on enamel scene of the battle of Ascona with eccentric chapter dial at 6 o’clock and aperture on the center with wandering automaton showing four scenes: Napoleon ordering his troop to follow him, Napoleon charging across the bridge, the French charging a canon and the French troops across the bridge following Napoleon.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-19 |
Good Slightly scratched Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-73-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |
Brand G. Masterman, London
Model G. Masterman
Year Circa 1795
Diameter 65 mm outer case
Caliber 19’’’, frosted gilt full-plate with cylinder pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, flat balance spring with diamond endstone on the continental cock.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement