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
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.
Diameter 55 mm.