Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 212
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. White enamel with Breguet numerals (very slightly restored on the border). Blued steel "spade" hands with skeletonised gold tips. M. Gilt brass double train with free standing barrels, 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 by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
