Fine Swiss silver open faced with automaton Jacks Circa 1820
- Kenmerk
- TA2434
- Diameter
- 57 mm
- Estimate
- € 2.500 - 4.000
- Price sold
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Silver, gold quarter repeating verge
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A fine Swiss, silver and varicoloured gold, quarter repeating pocket watch with automaton Jacks, circa 1820. An Empire, engine-turned, reeded band, polished bezels. Gilt brass cuvette. Gold, engine-turned dial with Breguet numerals on a small white enamel dial, outer minute track, varicoloured gold and painted blackamoor jacks to each side appearing to strike two bells above, grassy base with a basket of flowers. Blued steel Scottie’s hands. Gilt brass, full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Signed: No Name
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The case is slightly worn.




















