AUGUST HECKHEL IN WIENN - Lot 2

AUGUST HECKHEL IN WIENN 18K (750 thousandths) gold quarter-repeating pocket watch, white enamel dial with black painted Roman numerals, Arabic minute numerals, gilt hands. Dial surround engraved August Heckhel à Wienn N°654. Back decorated with engraved initials. Inside the caseback, engraved "QUA' MOI". Movement with pierced cock, old-cut diamond at the counter-pivot, rosette for adjusting advance and delay, repetition speed adjustment, plate signed August Heckhel In Wienn N°654, cylinder escapement, fusée chain system, quarter repetition system on the pendant. Watch partially functional at time of appraisal, repeater not functional, no guarantee of future operation and condition of parts. Accidents to the dial, scratches to the case. Mid 18th century Diameter 45 mm Gross weight 103.8 grams