Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 167
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
C. Three body, Empire, polished with reeded band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engine turned with Breguet numerals on a white enamel chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate double train with going barrels passing through the back plate, inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Pin-disc musical train playing on the hour or at will. Quarter repeating on two gongs with polished steel repeating work visible on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.
