Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set quarter repeating musical watch. | Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 17th October 1993

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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

LOT 351

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set quarter repeating musical watch.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

C. Four body, "Empire" with split-pearl set bezels, engine-turned band, the back of enamel, painted with a very fine scene depicting "the departure of the affectionate son". Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. Blued steel "serpent" hands. M. GiIt brass, double train with free standing barrels, inverted cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Musical train with pin-disc and 24 steel vibrating blades. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

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However made in the style of watches for the Chinese market, this watch is particularly rare, being made for the European market as denoted by the typically European style dial. The lover's farewell allegorical scene is also very much in the taste of the European clientele.