Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 322
Swiss - L? Afrique Swiss, No. 13616. Made circa 1820. Fine, silver and varicolored gold, quarter-repeating pocket watch with automaton Jacks.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,300 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 4,500
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, engine-turned. Gilt brass cuvette. D. Varicolored gold, engine-turned, with Arabic numerals on white enamel cartouches, outer white enamel minute track, varicolored gold and painted blackamoor jacks to each side appearing to strike two bells above, grassy base. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-24-01 |
Good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |