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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 174
Not signed, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, the back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass with engraved going barrel, inverted cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train playing on the hour or at will, the barrel engraved with foliage. Quarter-repeating on two gongs with visible work by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.
