Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 443
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1815. Fine 18 ct. gold quarter repeating, half skeletonized automaton watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and polished back. GiIt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (hair lines), centered with two Cupids Jacks, over the visible striking work, striking hours and quarter on two bells, a third cupid, above "6" strikes the quarters only. M. GiIt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental gilt brass cock with ruby end-stone, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressig the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
