Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 246
QUARTER REPEATING,JACQUEMART AUTOMATION, GOLD Swiss, No. 2040. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, quarter-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with multicolored gold striking Jacks.
HKD 60,000 - 80,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000 / EUR 6,000 - 8,000
C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned with reeled band and polished bezels. D. Small annular white enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute division. Gold Breguet hands. varicolored chased gold Jacks, side of the dial over the polished steel repeating work set on the gilt brass front plate. M. 40 mm., frosted gilt, full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusée and chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved continental balance cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Unsigned. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-25 |
Good Chipped |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-11-01 |
Good Slightly worn HANDS Original |