Quarter-repeating, Jacquemart Watch
Artist
Maker unknown
(Swiss)
Date1800-1825
MediumGold, gilt metal, enamel
Dimensions56.4 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Frederick T. Proctor Watch Collection
Object numberPC. 221
DescriptionGold 1/4 R verge watch with automaton figuresCase-back engine turned with eccentric rays, reeded band, hinged plain gilt Curvette, piston pendant with locking swith at 11 o'clock
movement-typical Swill 1/4 R movement with fuses, repeating work activated by piston pendant regulated by arbor (?) labled "v" - "L" on repeating train stricking on two gongs
dial- annular w.e. a.c. ring enclosing blued steel plate, masked by cut out in the form of a colonnage and loggia of stamped yellow gold incorporating whtie gold bells, pink gold figures of 2 putti flank the lower colonnade each with automaton arm and hammer to strike the quarter hours. Above, a bearded figure in peaked cap appears to strike the hours and then disappear.
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