The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 72

Ge. Achard Père & Fils, Genève, No. 16261,circa 1800.Very fine and rare 18K gold quarter striking and repeating clock-watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Double body, polished with pierced ribbed band. D. Eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands with gold tips. Dark blue enamel dial plate with ramolayé laurel branches and above the dial small varicoloured Cupid Jacks striking and repeating hours and quarters on two bells.M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the letters forming the maker's name: A. C. H. A. R. D. - P. & F. Striking on a bell with fixed barrel, the train released by a button on the pendant.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 57 mm.