Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 79
SWISS MINUTE REPEATING AUTOMATON WATCH FATHER TIME YELLOW GOLD Swiss, case No. 48967. Made circa 1900. Rare, 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless, minute repeating pocket watch with automaton jacks.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 3,800 - 5,700
Sold: USD 11,875
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, polished band. Hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. Outer silver reserve dial with applied gold Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Gold Louis XV hands. Inner red dial plate applied with gold automaton figures: Father of Time on the left, cherub on the right, striking hours, quarters and minutes on bells, a cornucopia below. M. 42 mm, rhodium-plated, brushed, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Cuvette numbered. DIAM. 53 mm. Property from an American Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |