Swiss gilt and enamel key wind verge automaton Circa 1810
- Kenmerk
- BB1032
- Diameter
- 51 mm
- Estimate
- € 5.000 - 12.500
- Price sold
- € 7.700
Gilt enamelled key wind pocket watch
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An unusual and rare Swiss gilt metal and enamel open faced key wind pocket watch with a continuous automaton made by Louis Duchêne & Fils in Geneva, circa 1810. The movement with a fusee verge escapement. White enamel dial with a polychrome enamel scene depicting Cupid and Chronos in a boat, decentral time indication with radial black Arabic hours, outer minute division with 15 minute numerals, power reserve indication above 12 o’clock, a winding aperture at 4 and gilt hands. A case with enamel decoration to the reverse showing a temple scene and drinking fountain, an aperture in the upper half with automaton figures including a pair of kite fliers, a musician with two dogs and a further figure leading a dog. Dial signed.
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An unusual and rare Swiss gilt metal and enamel open faced key wind pocket watch with a continuous automaton made by Louis Duchêne & Fils in Geneva, circa 1810. The movement with a fusee verge escapement. White enamel dial with a polychrome enamel scene depicting Cupid and Chronos in a boat, decentral time indication with radial black Arabic hours, outer minute division with 15 minute numerals, power reserve indication above 12 o’clock, a winding aperture at 4 and gilt hands. A case with enamel decoration to the reverse showing a temple scene and drinking fountain, an aperture in the upper half with automaton figures including a pair of kite fliers, a musician with two dogs and a further figure leading a dog. Dial signed.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 94 g
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Signed: Ls Duchêne & Fils
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Louis Duchène & Fils specialized in highly complicated and finely enamelled pocket watches, particularly those featuring intricate automaton scenes.
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Louis Duchêne founded his company around 1750 and was, as said, well known for manufacturing timepieces with a wide range of complications, including quarter and minute repeaters, watches with grande and petite sonnerie, the date and jumping hours.
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When Louis’s son joined the business as a partner in 1791, the firm was renamed Louis Duchêne & Fils. The company continued to operate under this name until around 1820, producing highly decorative and technically advanced watches, many of which are now found in museums and private collections worldwide.
Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 94 g
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Signed: Ls Duchêne & Fils
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Louis Duchène & Fils specialized in highly complicated and finely enamelled pocket watches, particularly those featuring intricate automaton scenes.
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Louis Duchêne founded his company around 1750 and was, as said, well known for manufacturing timepieces with a wide range of complications, including quarter and minute repeaters, watches with grande and petite sonnerie, the date and jumping hours.
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When Louis’s son joined the business as a partner in 1791, the firm was renamed Louis Duchêne & Fils. The company continued to operate under this name until around 1820, producing highly decorative and technically advanced watches, many of which are now found in museums and private collections worldwide.
Signed: Ls Duchêne & Fils
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