Swiss chrome metal automaton pocket watch Circa 1905

Chrome metal open faced lever
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A Swiss chrome metal open faced automaton keyless pocket watch, circa 1905. A plain, polished case, white enamel dial with the animated scene (connected to the small second) shows a butcher butchering a lamb on his stall. So-called: “Hedy’s Patent”. Suspended Arabic numerals, outer minute track and blued steel hands. Gilded brass, ¾ plate movement, going barrel, independent platform with lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance with poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel. The dial is signed.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 110 g
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Signed: Arnold Augsburger  Le Chaux-de-Fonds
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Accompanied by a contemporary fitted box, signed by Paul Hemmeler, Le Chaux-de-Fonds.