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J. Ullmann & Co.

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J. ULLMANN & CO, QUARTER REPEATER AND AUTOMATON, MADE FOR CHINESE MARKET, ENAMEL AND 14K YELLOW GOLD

A very fine and rare 14K yellow gold hunting-case, keyless-winding, quarter repeater pocket watch with automaton. Made for the Chinese market. The case and cover feature circular engine-turning, with the cover having a blank central cartouche and a hinged case back. The dial displays translucent blue enamel over an engine-turned ground, Roman numerals, and a subsidiary seconds dial. It also includes a polychrome enamel automaton scene depicting Mercury holding his caduceus and Father Time holding a harvesting scythe, striking the bells in unison with the quarter repeating function Brand : J. Ullmann & Co Model : Quarter repeater and automaton Year : circa 1900s Case No : 171725 Diameter : 56 mm Caliber : Calibre 21’’’, frosted gilt, 28 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, repeating on two steel gongs via two steel hammers, and automate mechanism Weight : 130.9gr. (approx.) Signature : dial, case and movement