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.


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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