A rare early 19th century Swiss pocket watch with musical automata by Piguet & Meylan:
Piguet & Meylan, Geneva, a rare, early 19th century musical pocket watch with automata, key wind and set gilt movement with cylinder escapement, now in an 18 – 20 karat multicolor gold consular case with paste set bezel, the back featuring an urn on a pedestal, a dog, flying birds and a basket, polychrome enamel dial with roman numeral chapter ring above multicolor gold automata featuring a woman with harp at right and a boy with lute at left, set against a colorful landscape background with buildings and mountains, 41mm, 53.2g TW
Condition
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Small hole in bezel near catch; Interior abraded to clear edge of dial; Pendant with a few shallow file marks; Bezel lacking 13 stones; Bow with minor bend; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Professional restoration to chapter ring; Base of casting with figures filed to fit case. HANDS: Hour with oxide; Minute and seconds replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Spotting; Some steel components with very shallow pitting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly. The watch is recently restored, and ready to enjoy, circa 1820, Dimensions:
