Lot no. 8
8. Ls. Duchene & Fils. An unusual and rare gilt metal and enamel decorated key wind open face pocket watch with continuous automaton
Ls. Duchene & Fils. An unusual and rare gilt metal and enamel decorated wind open face pocket watch with continuous automaton remontoir à clef
Date: Circa 1810
Movement: Fusee verge
Dial: White enamel with painted figures of cupid and Chronos in a boat, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute track, power reserve indication above 12, winding aperture at 4, gilt hands
Case: Consular form, enamel decoration to reverse depicting a temple scene and drinking fountain, aperture to upper half with automaton figures including a pair of kite fliers, a musician with two dogs and further figure leading a dog
Signed: Dial
Size: 51mm
Weight: 93,60g
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