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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 295
Swiss, circa 1820.Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.
CHF 4,000 - 4,500
USD 2,200 - 2,800
Sold: CHF 5,290
C. Three-body, Empire with reeded band, engine-turned back. Gilded spring-loaded cuvette. D. Small white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Blue enameled dial plate with applied multicolored gilded silver automaton Jacks of Martin - Martine type, striking hours and quarters on two bells.M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with rose-cut diamond end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 6 - 21 - 04 |