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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 136

Esquivillon et Deschoudens à Genève, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with striking Jacks and automaton scene.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

C. Four-body, "Empire", engine-turned, gilt spring-loaded cuvette. D. White enamel ring with Breguet numerals and outer minute divi-sions. Blued steel "lozenge" hands. Center with applied gold cherubs striking bells during repeating, upper part with automaton sceneappearing during repeating, with a Jack striking the hours with a scythe. M. 51 mm (23'''), frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars,fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, repeating on gongs by depressingthe pendant, automaton driven via repeating train.Dial and cuvette signed.Diam. 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Esquivillon & Dechoudens Maîtres horlogers of the 18th century. Gédéon-François Esquivillon was associated with his brother Joseph and Jaques Dechoudens in 1774. They are known to have signed "Es. et Dech." "Dictionnaire des horlogers genevois" by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, 1998.