Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Meuron & Co. Jacquemarts Automaton Open-face Watch, arabic numeral porcelain dial marked "Meuron & Ce.," with applied multi-tone figures striking dual bells, bull's-eye crystal, key-wind gilt plate movement marked as above with pierced balance cock and verge escapement, interior case back marked "HTD/30346," dia. 54 mm.
Estimate $800-1,200
currently winding, and running, key-set, automaton chime not functioning, lever at 2 on case edge not engaging.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Meuron & Co.Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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