Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 275
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, QUARTER REPEATING MUSICAL AUTOMATON, 18K PINK GOLD
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 130,000 - 218,000 / USD 16,600 - 27,700 / EUR 15,300 - 25,500
A fine, rare and large, 18k pink gold, manual wind open face, dial is pierced and engarved varicoloured gilt scene over black enamel background depicting a lady playing a lyre, a fountain with realistically flowing water to the right, all in unison with the music, music and automaton actived by a sliding lever in the ribbed band, repeating through the pendant.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year Circa 1815
Case No. 734
Diameter 59 mm.
Caliber 21''', full plate gilt-finished, repeating on two hammers, musical pin barrel, music and automaton start/stop slide in the band
Signature case stamped FLB for the casemaker