THE PROPERTY FROM A MIDWEST COLLECTION
SWISS. AN 18 CARAT GOLD QUARTER REPEATING KEYWIND AUTOMATON WATCH
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SWISS. AN 18 CARAT GOLD QUARTER REPEATING KEYWIND AUTOMATON WATCH
unsigned, circa 1860
With full-plate gilt-finished movement, repeating on two gongs, metal cuvette, the gilt dial set with a classical architectural scene, when activated a male figure appears together with father time to strike the hours, two cherubs striking bells ring the quarters, white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, the engine-turned case with coin-edged bezel, push repeat mechanism in the crown, unsigned.
56 mm. diam.
unsigned, circa 1860
With full-plate gilt-finished movement, repeating on two gongs, metal cuvette, the gilt dial set with a classical architectural scene, when activated a male figure appears together with father time to strike the hours, two cherubs striking bells ring the quarters, white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, the engine-turned case with coin-edged bezel, push repeat mechanism in the crown, unsigned.
56 mm. diam.