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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 602

Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, polished. Gilt brass cuvette. D. Small white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel spade hands. Black enamelld dial plate with applied silver automaton Jacks of Martin - Martine type, striking hours and quarters on two bells. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Diam. 57 mm.