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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 361
Not signed, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with eccentric dial and automaton Jacks of "Martin- Martine" type.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 6,500 - 8,000
C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and polished back. Flinged gilt brass cuvette with balance cock aperture. D. Eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. The engineturned dial plate with applied three coloured gold automaton Jacks striking hours and quarter on a bell above the dial. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, the barrels covers engraved with scrolls, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
