Swiss

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Sold

11,250 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

A FINE 18K PINK GOLD OPEN-FACED QUARTER REPEATING AUTOMATON WATCH
CIRCA 1800
gold
diameter 56 mm

• gilt full plate verge movement, pierced and engraved balance bridge • gilt cuvette • white enamel outer chapter ring, Breguet numerals, the centre with theatre scene showing two cherubs striking bells, aperture to the top revealing a commedia dell'arte figure of Punchinello fighting Chronos when pressing the repeating mechanism on the bow • engine-turned case back and band • case numbered