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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
Punchinello and Two CherubsFranç(ois) L'hardy, Geneva, circa 1810.Rare and unusual 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with three automata.
C. Three-body, "Empire", reeded band, engine-turned back. 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: Punchinello appears on a balcony supported by two columns to strike the hours on a bell. As soon as he has disappeared, two Cherubs below strike the quarters.M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance-spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 57 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3 - 5 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 13 - 21 - 0 |