Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Two Quarter-hour Repeating and Verge Fusee Alarm Watches, Switzerland, one with enamel arabic numeral dial, sunk seconds, stem-wind, pin-set, bar-type movement with two hammers and gongs, in a base metal case with slide-activated repeat on demand, dia. 51 mm, the other with enamel dial, winding holes through the dial, chain fusee movement regulated by a verge escapement, in a swing-out case, dia. 55 mm.
Estimate $200-400
Repeater ticks but doesn't stay running. Repeat functions. Fusee watch is ticking and alarm functions, dial has chips and lines.
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Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200