Unusual French rose gold repeating automaton Circa 1820
- Kenmerk
- CH0671
- Diameter
- 56 mm
- Estimate
- € 8.000 - 16.000
- Price sold
- € 9.100
Rose gold open faced quarter repeater with three jaquemarts by Breguet
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An unusual French 18 carat rose gold open faced quarter repeating watch with three jaquemarts, circa 1820. Gilt finished full plate movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, repeating on two hammers. Gilt cuvette bearing the signature Breguet à Paris. Dial with Breguet numerals on outer white enamel chapter ring, centred by an applied vari-coloured gold neoclassical landscape and automaton scene depicting Pulcinella appearing to the upper part, striking the hours onto a bell in unison with the repeating and vanishing again, two cherubs below apparently striking the quarter hours in unison with the repeating. Case with ribbed band, engine turned sunburst design to the hinged back, repeating through the pendant, pending locking lever in the ribbed band. Case stamped CL and numbered.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: Breguet à Paris
Signed: Breguet à Paris

















