March Premier Fine Jewelry, Gem & Art Auction March 26, 2025

Early Swiss Musical Pocket Watch Charles Pybus A Geneve

Lot #2124
Hammer Price $1,350

Description

Antique Swiss musical or chiming cylinder escapement pocket watch in silver case. Key wound and set, size 20s. Enamel dial, Roman numerals and gold hands. Dial marked “John Charles Pybus, A. Geneve.” City of London records show a watchmaker named John Charles Pybus operating in 1836. Interior of case back marked “ANDRE.” Caseback and dust cover have engraved decoration. Good condition. Minor dial hairlines. Plays music when wound but does not keep time.

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