Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 56

Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and rare 18K gold quarter-repeating skeletonized watch with visible repeating works and virgule escapement.

C. Four-body, "Empire", back engraved with a Maltese cross surmounted by a crescent on an engine-turned ground, fluted band, gilt glazed cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals and outer minute divisions, center glazed for viewing the movement. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 51 mm., gilt brass with steel bridges, standing barrel, virgule escapement with steel escape wheel, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, steel bridges on the dial side, repeating works on the back plate, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 58 mm.