Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 342
The Knife Grinder Locle, Swiss, No. 1312, circa 1810. Very fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with striking Jacks and automaton scene.
HKD 90,000 - 100,000
EUR 9,500 - 12,000 / USD 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: HKD 126,500
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, engine-turned, gilt spring-loaded cuvette. D. White enamel ring with Breguet numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. Center with applied gold cherubs striking bells duringrepeating, lower part with automaton scene depicting a man sharpening a knife on a grinding wheel while a boy drives the wheel via a large pulley. M. 51 mm (23???), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed continental cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, automaton driven via repeating train.Diam. 58 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 11 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |