Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 83

?The Swing? German, circa 1810. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold pocket watch with swing automaton.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200 / EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 70,800

C. Three-body, ?bassine et filets?, engine-turned back, reeded band. D. Eccentric, set into the lower part of a silver guilloché and flower engraved plate, white enamel with radial Arabic numerals, minute dot divisions with five-minute Arabic numerals, the top with a semi-circular aperture for the automaton scene, which is entirely painted on ivory. The girl on the swing is linked to the balance, and moves to and fro between two boys. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 47 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate entirely engraved in asymmetrical scrolls with a lion's head at the top flanked by two eagles, circular pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental style two-footed pierced and engraved cock placed in the center of the movement. The automaton is driven by an additional pinion added to the going train. Diam. 54 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4-16

Fair

Rusted

Movement: 4-6-7*

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Published in the Sandberg book, page 180-181.