Lot 460

Case maker's punch mark "FLB", France, Case No. 16702, 55 mm, 134 g, circa 1820
A gentleman's very rare and decorative quarter repeating pocket watch "á trois couleurs" with 2 jacquemarts and automaton
Case: 18k rose gold, polished, reeded case band, pusher for repetition via pendant, case maker's punch mark "FLB". Dial: skeletonized, gold jacquemart and automaton "á trois couleurs", two bell striking putti moving up and down columns, blued steel background; within lush vegetation, a dog sitting on the ground and a pair of doves; outer white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, blued spade hands. Movm.: full plate movement, keywind, firegilt, engraved border, chain/fusee, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, three-arm brass balance, fine florally engraved and pierced balance bridge.

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