39,100 CHF
Cherub Carousel. Chevalier et Cochet, Geneva, No. 6540, circa 1800, made for the Spanish market. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel double-face automaton watch. Two-body, “Directoire”, glazed on both sides, polished. 47.4 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement heavy brass balance with flat balance spring, double-footed solid cock.Signed on the dial, numbered on the movement.Diam. 57 mm. Notes A very nice watch with a charming merry-go-round automaton and excellent enamel, the pendant punched with later French import marks. Chevalier (also Chevallier) & Cochet. Watch and clockmakers from the late 18th and early 19th century, who made very fine watches for the French and Spanish markets, specializing in repeating watches and automaton watches with gold cases, decorated with enamel, pearls and precious and semi-precious stones “Dictionnaire des Horlogers Genevois” by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, Geneva.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-10-11
