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18K BERTHOUD GOLD QUARTER REPEATING MUSICAL WATCH
Estimate:
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$2,700
Live Auction
Spring Estates | March 2023
Category
Description
Cylinder movement, free standing barrel, key wind, gilt dial with white enamel cartouches, coin-edged band, engine-turned circular case,hinged back with small eccentric plain medallion. The musical movement sur plateau.Gilt movement with fixed going barrels for the going and musical trains, cylinder escapement, gold three armed balance, flat balance spring, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. 2.3in (60mm). Total watch weight: 136.5g
(106) Similar one sold at Christies auction 12-15-2011; N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist
[In Situ Item] This Item will not be on display in our saleroom during our preview period. If you wish to view it in-person please make a request with the gallery.
(106) Similar one sold at Christies auction 12-15-2011; N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist
[In Situ Item] This Item will not be on display in our saleroom during our preview period. If you wish to view it in-person please make a request with the gallery.
Condition
Glass missing and some enamel missing. Back lid needs adjusting. Please see pictures.
Provenance
Collection of William D. Fraad, Greenwich, CT.