413 - *ANONYMOUS

*ANONYMOUS “Martin and Martine” Early 19th century 18k yellow gold (750) watch with jacquemart automatons and quarter-hour repeater Case: round hinged case, safety catch on the fluted middle, gilded metal bezel with winding square, smooth back (illegible scratches inside the bezel bearing the date September 17, 1827) Dial: white enamel with Arabic numerals in the center, railway-track minute track, three visible automatons—including two figures striking bells—and, in the lower section, an automaton on a goat Movement: mechanical with key winding, chiseled and pierced cock, spiral balance spring, adjustment disc Diameter: 54 mm Gross weight: 118 g. Condition report provided for informational purposes only: At the time of catalog compilation, signs of normal wear throughout; guilloché pattern worn; movement does not function; chime sounds but not all automatons are operational; a complete overhaul is recommended; no warranty *Subject to inspection.