The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 16

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 16611,made between 1823 and 1825.Fine silver quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with ribbedband. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamelwith Breguet numerals. Gold "scoties" hands.M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars,fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock pierces and engraved with the signature:V. A. C. H. E. R. O. N. & C., polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the dial, cuvette and back plate.Diam. 56 mm.