Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 135
Not signed, Austrian, circa 1820. Fine gilt bronze, cylindrical, "grande and petite sonnerie", quarter repeating and alarm, table travelling clock.
CHF 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. Cylindrical, circunferential alternating plane and chased bands, supported by two fauns and surmounted by an eagle's head with loose ring in the beak. D. White enamel with Roman numerals ( slightly chipped on border of winding holes). Blued steel hands. M. brass circular full plate, fusee with chain on the going train, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Quarter striking train independent from the hour striking train, both with fixed barrels, striking and repeating on two bells with button at the top. Independent alarm train with fixed barrel, striking on a bell. In good condition. Dim. 15,5 x 12 x 7 cm.
