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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 336
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820.Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with striking automaton Jacks.
CHF 4,500 - 6,500
EUR 3,100 - 4,500 / USD 3,300 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 5,175
C.Four-body, "Empire", polished, reeded band. D. Small white enamel set in the center with Breguet numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. The whole set on translucent dark blue enamel fitted with automated gold and silver Jacks representing a lady and a gentleman striking the hours and quarters. M. 50 mm. (22'''), frosted gilt full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, continentacock.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 15 - 19 |
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Movement: 3* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Children at a Lake.