126,500 HKD
The Knife Grinder Locle, Swiss, No. 1312, circa 1810. Very fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with striking Jacks and automaton scene. Three-body, “Empire”, engine-turned, gilt spring-loaded cuvette. White enamel ring with Breguet numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel “Breguet” hands. Center with applied gold cherubs striking bells duringrepeating, lower part with automaton scene depicting a man sharpening a knife on a grinding wheel while a boy drives the wheel via a large pulley. 51 mm (23’’’), frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed continental cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, automaton driven via repeating train.Diam. 58 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-06-06
