Quarter-repeating automaton watch
- Made:
- 1800-1830 in Switzerland
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Quarter-repeating automaton watch by an unknown maker, Switzerland, early 19th century. Gold engine-turned case with ribbed band. Dial formed from an annular white enamel chapter ring enclosing the automata. In an aperture below 12 o'clock, a male figure is revealed on the hour to strike the hours on Father Time's scythe. Below the aperture is a garlanded grotto, where two putti strike the quarters on simulated bells. Quarter-repeating movement with cylinder escapement. Clockmakers' Museum No. 782
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3656
- type:
- watch and verge movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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