Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 244
Fs. Jaccotet, No. 4060, circa 1790. Fine and very rare 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with an early lever escapement.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. Three body, polished, the band with engraved decoration in a twisted pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (slightly restored). Gold Breguet hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, unusual calibre, the fusee with maintaining power and chain, early lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, plain gold three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendants. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
