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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 593
Climbing CherubsSwiss, circa 1810.Rare and unusual 18K gold quarter-repeating automaton watch.
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
USD 7,300 - 9,700
Sold: CHF 23,000
C. Three-body, "Empire", polished back, reeded band and bezels. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Glazed three-color gold chased automaton scene applied on a blued steel ground and driven by the repeating train: two cherubs climbing along two columns to escape from a dog, and striking the hours and quarters on two bells. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass thre-arm balance, flat balance-spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 56 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 5 - 6 |
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Movement: 3 - 5 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |