Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 250
AUTOMATON WATCH WITH THREE HAMMER CARILLLON REPEATING & THREE ACTIONS Swiss, case No. 4804. Made circa 1820. Very fine and very rare, 18K gold carillon quarter-repeating with three hammers on three gongs pocket watch with three automaton jacks.
CHF 11,000 - 17,000
USD 12,000 - 18,000 / EUR 9,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 13,750
C. Three body, Empire, polished bezel, rope-twist band, the back with engraved classical design within an engine-turned border. Hinged and sprung gilt cuvette fi tted to the movement ring. D. Central annular white enamel chapter-ring with Breguet numerals, fl anked by vari-colored gold "jacks" in classical costume with a cherub "jack" seated below amongst foliage, foliate engraved gilt dial plate visible behind. Blued steel hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with engraved movement ring, fusée with chain, verge escapement, plain 3-arm gilt balance, engraved continental cock with turquoise end stone, polished under dial repeating work striking with three hammers on three blued steel gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |