Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 410
?L? Amerique? Swiss, No. 2594. Made circa 1820. Fine, silver quarter-repeating pocket watch with automaton Jacks.
HKD 14,000 - 18,000
USD 1,800 - 2,300 / EUR 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 17,110
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, engine-turned. Gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver, engine-turned, with radial Roman numerals on a small chapter ring, varicolored gold and painted blackamoor jacks to each side appearing to strike two bells above, grassy base with two recumbent dogs. Blued steel ?Scotties? hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |