"Very Beautiful 18th Century Gold Chiming Watch From Brothers Faizan In Geneva, Circa 1780."
Very Beautiful 18th Century Gold Chiming Watch From Frères Faizan in Geneva, Circa 1780. No 9158Enamel dial, with Arabic numerals, gold pear-shaped hands.
Movement in gilded brass, with verge escapement, chain, fusee, hour and quarter strike on gong. Ingenious system, allowing you to deactivate the bell, and have a knock-on bell for more discretion.
Gold case, plain, with a bell fixed in the case back.
The ringing on bells is the oldest, the bell was replaced at the end of the 18th century by gongs fixed on the movement.
Perfect condition, serviced.
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