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A 19th century French gold quarter repeating musical open faced…
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Sydney
Date:
7-Dec-2020
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A 19th century French gold quarter repeating musical open faced key wind watch, gilt cylinder with plain three-arm balance, repeating on two gongs, pinned disk for music with 27 individually screwed tynes. The engine turned gilt dial with black Roman numerals, out minute truck blued steel Breguet style hands. The case with fine engine turned decoration, reeded band and bezel plunge pusher, music lever at 6, silent lever to band at 9. Circa 1810. Diameter 6 cm, height 2 cm. Provenance: Gerald Marsh, Winchester, the collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1978. Condition: watch face and glass in fine order. Minor age-expected wear to rim of case. Hand-etched inscription to inside of internal cover. Overall, in excellent condition with no visible signs of repair or damage.
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Unclassified