Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 276
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, EMPIRE FASHION, QUATER REPEATER WITH AUTOMATONS, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 6,000 - 10,000
HKD 52,000 - 87,000 / USD 6,700 - 11,100 / EUR 6,200 - 10,200
A very fine and rare, 18k gold, manual wind quarter-repeating pocket watch with automaton in Empire costume. "Martin- Martine" type varicolored chased gold a lady and gentleman dressed in Empire costume on each side of the dial on a black enamel background with gold paillon decoration, appearing to strike the hours and quarters on two bells.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Model EMPIRE FASHION
Year Circa 1815
Case No. 6207
Diameter 55 mm.
Caliber 18''', gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock, repeating on two gongs activated by depressing the pendant.