French silver open faced verge with automaton Circa 1800
- Kenmerk
- BC0241
- Diameter
- 55 mm
- Estimate
- € 2.500 - 5.000
- Price sold
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Silver verge with Adam & Eve automaton
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A French silver open faced verge pocket watch with painted enamel scene and Adam & Eve automaton in manner of the Rigonaud patent, circa 1800. Verge movement. Unique polychrome enamel dial with images of animals, automaton in the upper area, enamel cartouche with painting of Adam & Eve, surrounded by a permanently moving snake, blued steel hands. Plain case.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 96 g
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Signed: No name
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These automatons are very rare and are sold for high prices.






















