A65/733
SILVER AUTOMATON SKELETON WATCH
Switzerland, Ženeva, Francois L`Hardy
ca. 1810
Excellent silver open face skeleton pocket watch with engraved floral motif to the back, total (gross) weight 108,22 g, Ø 5,5 cm. Dial with gold lunette engraved and decorated with blue enamel, black Arabic numerals in white enamel cartouches, pierced hands, automaton with two figures of cupids with hammers and two bells. Verge escapement, pierced balance cock, marked: "Franc(s) L`hardy".
Condition restored.
Working and running well, including striking movement; repaired numerals..