Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 121
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine anci rare 18 ct. pink gold three "jack" quarterrepeating carillon watch.
JPY 700,000 - 900,000
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: JPY 1,216,250
C. Three body, massive, "demi bassine" engine-turned with reeded band. Sprung gilt cuvette. D. Central white enamel chapter-ring, with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel "cerfsvolants" hands. Flanked by vari-coloured gilt "jacks" in classical costume with a cherub "jack" below. M. GiIt brass full plate, with engraved border, fusée with chain, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm copper balance, engraved continental cock with marquasite end stone. Polished under dial repeating work striking on three gongs by depressing the pendant. In excellent condition. Diam. 57mm.
