DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Esquivillon & Dechoudins (Paris, active 1765-1830), fusee quarter-hour repeater with jacquemart automaton, 57mm, gilt case with signed gilt spring-loaded cuvette, repeat function activated by depressing pendant, inner glass crystal below bezel over automated figures has keyhole at center, white enamel chapter ring dial surrounded by two multi-color gold automated jacquemart figures striking bells in sequence with repeat strike, KWKS, verge escapement, pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, s#71299 with matching serial number within case. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good repeat function and tone, good automation function...
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, good repeat function and tone though it is important to note that the pendant must be fully depressed to achieve correct strike function, good automation function with jacquemarts striking in concert with repeat function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine scratches which are primarily around plate pins; chapter ring dial is excellent with only some fine scratches; fine hands, minute with some verdigris to its tip; case shows light wear, areas of gilt loss, very slight small ding aligned with winding arbor position, rear engine turning detail is substantially lost, rear lid and cuvette opening a bit wide of 90 degrees with the rear having a bit of rotational play at its hinge; bow pivots freely and with side-to-side play within the larger pendant sockets; outer domed glass crystal with a scratch in its lower portion, inner domed glass crystal with small fine scratch near center and a few small flakes bordering its central keyhole.
ESTIMATE:
$2600
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$3600
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