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Automaton: Rare And Important Skeleton Automaton Watch From The First Empire Period, Circa 1815
Magnificent skeleton automaton watch, from the First Empire period.
Entirely skeletonized dial, revealing the completely chiseled movement, and the striking frame, with, on either side, two figures striking the bells, the hours, and the quarters on demand.
Movement in gilded brass, with verge escapement, chain, fusee, and hour and quarter strike on demand by pressure on the pendant.
Apocryphal signature of Berthoud in Paris
Plain silver-gilt case
Pd 115 gr
Working condition
I remain at your disposal for any additional information or photos.
Entirely skeletonized dial, revealing the completely chiseled movement, and the striking frame, with, on either side, two figures striking the bells, the hours, and the quarters on demand.
Movement in gilded brass, with verge escapement, chain, fusee, and hour and quarter strike on demand by pressure on the pendant.
Apocryphal signature of Berthoud in Paris
Plain silver-gilt case
Pd 115 gr
Working condition
I remain at your disposal for any additional information or photos.
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