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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 142

Swiss, circa 1810. Very fine and unusual 18K gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and bezel, the engine-turned back with a small blank escutcheon. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals and engraved lotus flower decoration. M. Gilt brass highly unusual calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on polished steel gongs by depressing the pendant. Pin barrel musical train with two sets 414 tuned stacked teeth. Diam. 58 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The unusual musical train of this watch was developed from that, described and illustrated in Rees's Cyclopaedia, plate XLIII and used by Henry Capt in his musical watches with automaton scenes.