Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 404

Henri Jacot, No. 13153, made in Paris, circa 1900. Fine gilt bronze eight day going, hour and half hour striking, hour repeating carriage clock.

C. Gilt bronze, "pillars", glazed four faces and top. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Blued steel "pear" hands. Gilt brass satine dial plate. M. Gilt brass rectangular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, silvered platform with lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, striking and repeating on gongs with button at the top. Jacot's Trademark on the back plate. Dim. 15 x 11 x 9,5 cm.