Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LOT 531

Hry. Capt A Geneve, circa 1810. Fine and rare 18ct. gold automaton musical watch.

C. Double-body with reeded band and polished back. D. Frosted and matted gold dial plate with small polished and engraved Arabic chapter ring, the surround engraved with foliage and a castle tower. Applied varicoloured gilt musician figures in classical costume, with automated arms, a window behind with five different enamelled figures, moving and turning with the music. Blued-steel spade hands. M. Gilt-brass, full-plate, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring. Disk musical train with stacked steel teeth. GiIt-metal cuvette. Signed on the movement edge. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.